Boosting Confidence in Treating Older Adults with Mental Health Issues: A Practical Guide

As mental health practitioners, we often face challenges when it comes to treating older adults. Many believe that special expertise is required to effectively address mental health issues in this age group. However, with the right guidance and tools, all practitioners can acquire the confidence needed to work with older patients.

A Comprehensive Resource for Mental Health Professionals

The DSM-5 Pocket Guide for Elder Mental Health is designed specifically for primary care practitioners, clinical psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses, psychiatric residents, and resident fellows. This valuable resource provides:

• Memorable cases that illustrate the practical application of diagnostic information
• Handy mnemonics to make complex diagnostic information easy to commit to memory
• Informative tables to easily locate DSM-5 information for billing purposes

This guide is grounded in real-world advice, ensuring that the information provided is practical and clinically based. By following the expert guidance and advice, readers can:

• Perform 15- and 30-minute diagnostic interviews with confidence
• Recognize the main elements of common mental health disorders in older adults
• Reach an initial diagnosis and develop effective treatment plans
• Engage patients in psychosocial, psychotherapeutic, and psychopharmacological treatment plans
• Work collaboratively with caregivers and know when to refer patients for additional subspecialty mental health treatment

With expert consensus threaded throughout, this pocket guide is the ideal companion for trainees and seasoned professionals alike. It provides the thoughtful, practical information needed to efficiently and effectively employ DSM-5 as part of comprehensive diagnostic interviews and treatment planning for older patients.

Product Details:

Published by: American Psychiatric Publishing

Publication Date: December 12, 2016

Language: English

ISBN: 9781615370566, 9781615371198