Anxiety in Older People: Clinical and Research Perspectives Byrne Gerard J.
Anxiety in Older People: Clinical and Research Perspectives Byrne Gerard J. Historically, clinicians and researchers have focused on depression and dementia in older people, paying little attention…
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Anxiety in Older People: Clinical and Research Perspectives Byrne Gerard J.
Historically, clinicians and researchers have focused on depression and dementia in older people, paying little attention to anxiety except as a complication of these disorders. This important book brings together international experts to provide a comprehensive overview of current knowledge in relation to anxiety in older people, highlighting gaps in both theory and practice, and pointing towards the future. However, increased research into late-life anxiety has seen a growth in scientific literature and clinical interest.
The book then explores cross-cultural issues, clinical assessment, and pharmacological and psychological interventions across a variety of Early chapters cover the broader aspects of anxiety disorders, including epidemiology, risk factors, diagnostic issues, association with insomnia, impaired daily functioning, suicidality, and increased use of healthcare services.