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<p>Although perceptions and realities of ageing have changed markedly over the last few decades, it is clear to practitioners working with older people that emotional problems remain a major factors affecting health and happiness in later life. This book provides a concise, authoritative, and up-to-date guide to best practice in therapy with older people, for a wide range of mental health professionals.</p> <p>The editors bring together chapters by experienced trainers and clinicians that cover all the significant problems and issues in the assessment and treatment of emotional disorders in later life. The introductory chapters examine the individual, social, cultural, and physical experience of ageing, and provide an essential background for a caring and professional understanding of related emotional disorders and their effective treatment. Throughout the book, key research and clinical experience is reported as underlying evidence-based treatment, but the emphasis is on practical guidance for assessment and interventions, rather than detailed discussion of methodological issues. A range of expertise is provided, making this book an invaluable resource for anyone dealing with the

Author

Ken Laidlaw, Bob G. Knight

Publisher

Oxford University Press, USA

Published

2008

Language

EN

ISBN

9780198569459

Subjects

Medical, Psychology, Medicine