Depression and anxiety in later life : what everyone needs to know

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    • Miller, Mark D.
    • Reynolds, Charles F. III

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Depression and anxiety in later life : what everyone needs to know

Mark D. Miller and Charles F. Reynolds III

(A Johns Hopkins Press health book)

Johns Hopkins University Press, c2012

  • : hbk

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Includes bibliographical references (p. [187]-203) and index

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内容説明

Physical problems and emotional stresses, such as bereavement, health conditions, pain, concerns about the future, side effects of medications, and the accumulated effects of lifestyle choices, may lead to depression or anxiety in older people. However, as Drs. Mark D. Miller and Charles F. Reynolds III know, these mental disorders are not a natural or an inevitable part of aging. In "Depression and Anxiety in Later Life", these psychiatrists show how depression and anxiety can be avoided or minimized by adapting to changing circumstances while controlling risk factors and getting help when it's needed. This reassuring book balances discussions of the causes, symptoms, and treatments of mental illness with descriptions of successful adaptive aging. Case studies illustrate the less obvious depression symptoms of irritability, disorganization, and social withdrawal. Readers will find information about memory loss, pain, sleep, nutrition, and end-of-life issues particularly helpful. Aging can be challenging, but it doesn't always lead to depression or anxiety. "Depression and Anxiety in Later Life" will help older people, their family members, and caregivers make positive changes to take control of their own individual situations.

目次

Preface I. Understanding Mood Disorders: Knowledge Is Power 1. What You Need to Know about Depression 2. What You Need to Know about Anxiety II. Handling Challenges over the Next Thirty Years 3. Coping with Memory Loss 4. Living with Illness and Disability 5. Getting Relief from Physical Pain 6. Understanding Sleep and Fatigue 7. Coping with the Loss of a Loved One 8. Stopping Overuse of Alcohol or Prescription Drugs 9. Maintaining Healthy Body Weight and Nutrition 10. Preserving (or Renewing) Sexual Pleasure 11. Planning for Life's Final Phase 12. Finding Meaning and Fulfillment-and Fun Acknowledgments Resources Selected References Index

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