Handbook of Clinical Geropsychology by Michel Hersen (English) Paperback Book

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In the first part, chapters cover a historical perspective, clinical geropsychology and U.S. federal policy, psychodynamic issues, and other key topics. Part III considers such special issues as family caregiving, minority issues, physical activity, and elder abuse and neglect.

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Over the last two decades, the number of persons over 65 has increased by 65%. Handbook of Clinical Geropsychology focuses attention on how the contributions of clinical psychology address the problems faced by this enormous population. In the first part, chapters cover a historical perspective, clinical geropsychology and U.S. federal policy, psychodynamic issues, and other key topics. Part II details assessment and treatment for a wide range of disorders affecting the elderly. Part III considers such special issues as family caregiving, minority issues, physical activity, and elder abuse and neglect.

Table of Contents

I. General Issues.- 1. Historical Perspectives.- 2. Clinical Geropsychology and U.S. Federal Policy.- 3. Psychodynamic Issues.- 4. The Value of Behavioral Perspectives in Treating Older Adults.- 5. Moral and Ethical Considerations in Geropsychology.- 6. Normal Memory Aging.- II. Psychopathology, Assessment, and Treatment.- 7. Dementia.- 8. Substance Abuse Disorders.- 9. Schizophrenia.- 10. Depression.- 11. Anxiety Disorders.- 12. Sexual Dysfunction.- 13. Sleep Disturbances in Late Life.- 14. Personality Disorders.- 15. Aging and Mental Retardation.- 16. Behavioral Medicine Interventions with Older Adults.- III. Special Issues.- 17. Health and Well-Being in Retirement: A Summary of Theories and Their Implications.- 18. Pain Management.- 19. The Experience of Bereavement by Older Adults.- 20. Marriage and Divorce.- 21. Family Caregiving: Stress, Coping, and Intervention.- 22. Prevention.- 23. Minority Issues.- 24. Physical Activity.- 25. Approaches to Diagnosis and Treatment of Elder Abuse and Neglect.

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Over the last two decades, the number of persons over 65 has increased by 65%. Handbook of Clinical Geropsychology focuses attention on how the contributions of clinical psychology address the problems faced by this enormous population. In the first part, chapters cover a historical perspective, clinical geropsychology and U.S. federal policy, psychodynamic issues, and other key topics. Part II details assessment and treatment for a wide range of disorders affecting the elderly. Part III considers such special issues as family caregiving, minority issues, physical activity, and elder abuse and neglect.

Details ISBN1489901329 Short Title HANDBK OF CLINICAL GEROPSYCHOL Language English ISBN-10 1489901329 ISBN-13 9781489901323 Media Book Format Paperback Pages 574 DEWEY 616.89 Year 2013 Publication Date 2013-06-18 Imprint Springer-Verlag New York Inc. Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Edited by Vincent B. Van Hasselt Illustrations XII, 574 p. AU Release Date 2013-06-18 NZ Release Date 2013-06-18 US Release Date 2013-06-18 UK Release Date 2013-06-18 Author Vincent B. Van Hasselt Publisher Springer-Verlag New York Inc. Edition Description Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1998 Series The Springer Series in Adult Development and Aging Alternative 9780306456619 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this

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