Mental Health and Later Life: Delivering an Holistic Model for Practice

The mental health needs of older people are all too often overlooked or put down to the inevitable effects of old age. This much-needed textbook will make it much easier for health professionals ' from psychologists to nurses ' to identify, treat and support the needs of this vulnerable group.The book takes an interdisciplinary team approach and sets the scene by looking at different practice contexts and the social care contribution. A number of clinical chapters then cover:Mental Health PromotionDepression and AnxietyComplex and Enduring Mood DisordersAgeing and PsychosisAlcohol and Dual DiagnosisDementiaEach clinical chapter makes use of extended and detailed case studies which illuminate the assessment'intervention'evaluation cycle and ensure the text's application to practice. Service user perspectives are drawn on throughout and best practice exemplars outlined. The final chapter distils key messages and highlights the opportunities and challenges of working in this field.Mental Health in Later Life highlights the complexity of working with older people with mental health needs and their families. It is invaluable reading for all those learning about, or working with, this population.