Mental Health Issues of Older Women Mental Health Issues of Older Women

Mental Health Issues of Older Women

A Comprehensive Review for Health Care Professionals

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Discover the latest research on the mental health concerns of older women

Women are the primary consumers of mental health services, however, there is a paucity of research on their specific needs. Mental Health Issues of Older Women: A Comprehensive Review for Health Care Professionals presents a comprehensive overview for health care professionals, educators, and students on the study of mental health problems of aging women. This resource provides the latest research and informed perspectives by seasoned mental health clinicians. A wide range of mental health problems are explored, including dementia, cognitive impairment, alcohol abuse, schizophrenia, depression and anxiety disorders, traumatic and dissociative disorders, sexual and eating disorders, and personality disorders.

Mental Health Issues of Older Women provides practicing therapists and counselors with a much-needed research update and a broad clinical perspective from respected experts. This book uses current psychiatric diagnoses as a framework to gain greater depth of understanding to address the mental health issues of older women. Students and health professionals will discover valuable information, inspiration, and encouragement in their work with middle-aged and older women who are facing mental health challenges. This volume provides extensive references.

Topics in Mental Health Issues of Older Women include:
the role of cognitive impairment in older persons
assessment tools and treatment options for older women who display alcohol use problems
schizophrenia in older women
major depressive disorder among older women
therapeutic options for anxiety disorders
under-diagnosed and misdiagnosed incidents of PTSD
a provocative look at dissociative identity disorder
sexual problems with treatment options
eating disorders with treatment approaches
effective treatment options for borderline personality disorder

Mental Health Issues of Older Women provides practitioners, educators, students, researchers, and administrators with an essential review of the latest research and current issues on the mental health problems of older women.

ジャンル
職業/技術
発売日
2018年
10月24日
言語
EN
英語
ページ数
230
ページ
発行者
Taylor and Francis
販売元
Taylor & Francis Group
サイズ
1.4
MB