Aging And Mental Health Understanding Aging 2nd Edition Daniel L Segal by Daniel L. Segal, Sara Honn Qualls, Michael A. Smyer 9781405130752, 140513075X instant download after payment.

This fully revised and updated second edition provides a complete introduction to aging and mental health for psychology students taking courses in aging as well as for academics and practitioners working in the field of gerontology. Offers a comprehensive review of models of mental health and mental illness, along with their implications for treatment of older adultsProvides a pragmatic analysis of assessment and treatment approaches that both students and practitioners will find usefulUses case studies to link theory and practiceFully updated to include discussion of the development and implementation of evidence-based treatment protocols in the field of mental health; the increasing prevalence of cognitive impairment and an appreciation of its implications for a variety of functional behaviors; and a changing understanding of long-term care away from a focus on institutional care and toward a broader spectrum of services