Depression and Anxiety in Later Life - 9781421406299

Johns Hopkins University Press

Depression and Anxiety in Later LifeWhat Everyone Needs to Know\nAuthor(s): Mark D. Miller, Charles F. Reynolds\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Johns Hopkins University Press, United States\nImprint: Johns Hopkins University Press\nISBN-13: 9781421406299, 978-1421406299\nSynopsis\nPhysical problems and emotional stresses, such as bereavement, health conditions, pain, concerns about the future, side effects of medications, and the accumulated effects of lifestyle choices, may lead to depression or anxiety in older people. However, as Drs. Mark D. Miller and Charles F. Reynolds III know, these mental disorders are not a natural or an inevitable part of aging. In \""Depression and Anxiety in Later Life\"", these psychiatrists show how depression and anxiety can be avoided or minimized by adapting to changing circumstances while controlling risk factors and getting help when it's needed. This reassuring book balances discussions of the causes, symptoms, and treatments of mental illness with .