Mental Health and Older People: A Guide for Primary Care Practitioners

Mental Health and Older PeopleA Guide for Primary Care Practitioners\nAuthor(s): Carolyn A. Chew-Graham, Mo Ray\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Springer International Publishing AG, Switzerland\nImprint: Springer International Publishing AG\nISBN-13: 9783319294902, 978-3319294902\nSynopsis\nThis case-based book offers primary care practitioners support in managing older people with difficulties due to mental health problems, emphasising the importance of integrating health and social care.\n\nThe full range of disorders is covered, including anxiety and depression, delirium, psychosis and the dementias.\n\nThe discussion of anxiety and depression encompasses diagnosis and management, assessment of risk, evidence for both pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions, and models of care.\n\nClear guidance is provided on the identification and management of symptoms of delirium and different forms of psychosis in older people. The coverage of the dementias includes presentation, .