Depression in later life

Depression affects between 10-15% of older people, making it the most frequently encountered mental health condition in later life. Despite this, the condition is easily missed in clinical practice or not adequately treated. Part of the Oxford Psychiatry Library, this concise pocketbook will provide...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Baldwin, Robert C., DM (-)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press 2010.
Edición:1st ed
Colección:Oxford psychiatry library.
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Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009798390806719
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Introduction
  • Classification and epidemiology
  • Clinical features
  • Aetiology
  • Co-morbidity and depression in later life
  • Assessment and management
  • Depression in primary care
  • Prognosis
  • Prevention
  • Resources.