Description
Book SynopsisA comprehensive review of psychopathology in older adults combining theory, research, and practice The tremendous growth of the aging population has dramatically increased the importance of clinical geropsychology as a major area of research, theory, and practice.
Trade Review"This is an excellent book." (Contemporary Psychology, Feb2003)
Table of ContentsIntroduction to Clinical Issues (S. Zarit & D. Haynie).
The Normal Aging Process (S. Whitbourne).
Assessment of Older Adult Psychopathology (B. Edelstein, etal.).
Personality Disorders (D. Segal, et al.).
Anxiety in Older Adults (F. Scogin, et al.).
Mood Disorders in Older Adults (D. King & H. Markus).
Sexual Dysfunctions in Later Life (C. Avina, et al.).
Schizophrenia and Related Disorders (S. Meeks).
Dementia (J. Corey-Bloom).
Suicide (P. Duberstein & Y. Conwell).
Substance Abuse Disorders (E. Lisansky-Gomberg).
Insomnia in Older Adults (B. Riedel & K. Lichstein).
General Principles of Therapy (G. Hinrichsen & L.Dick-Sisken).
Indexes.
