Psychopathology in Later Adulthood

Susan K. Whitbourne (Edited by), SK Whitbourne (Author)

9780471193593, Wiley

Hardback, published 6 October 2000

384 pages
25.7 x 18.4 x 3 cm, 0.862 kg

"This is an excellent book." (Contemporary Psychology, Feb2003)

A comprehensive review of psychopathology in older adults combiningtheory, research, and practice

The tremendous growth of the aging population has dramaticallyincreased the importance of clinical geropsychology as a major areaof research, theory, and practice. The unique ways in whichpsychological disorders manifest in the later years of life createspecial challenges for professionals working with older clients.Edited by a well-known expert in aging, and with contributions fromleading clinical researchers, Psychopathology in Later Adulthoodaddresses the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment issues healthprofessionals encounter in late adulthood.

Combining theory, research, and case examples, this book exploresboth the physical and cognitive changes that occur as adults age.Each chapter focuses on a specific disorder and includes a relevantclinical case study, which is integrated into the substantivecontent. Some of the subjects covered are:
* Personality, anxiety, mood, and sexual disorders
* Dementia
* Suicide
* Substance abuse disorders
* Schizophrenia and related disorders
* Sleep-related disorders
* General principles of therapy

Thorough and practical, Psychopathology in Later Adulthood providesthe reader with the insight needed to understand and successfullytreat the complex aspects of aging.

Introduction 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.

Subject Areas: Psychology [JM]