Suicide and Depression in Late Life: Critical Issues in Treatment, Research and Public Policy [Hardcover]

Gary J. Kennedy (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 16, 1996 | ISBN-10: 0471129135 | ISBN-13: 978-0471129134 | Edition: 1

This book examines the critical issues in understanding and treating depression and suicidal behavior in late life. Chapters cover the biology, psychology, epidemiology, and sociology of depression and suicidal behavior in late life.

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Specialists in their respective fields explore the biology, psychology, epidemiology and sociology of depression and suicidal behavior in the elderly along with the ethical principles that underlie clinical research and therapeutic intervention. Reviews the range of treatment from environmental manipulation through psychotherapy and family counseling to medications. Details the limits of existing scientific data and social policy, and provides guidelines for effective interventions. Offers insight into the older person's thoughts of death in relation to mental illness and rational expectations for the life span's end.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (February 16, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471129135
• ISBN-13: 978-0471129134
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,646,433 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)