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This timely book provides detailed information regarding the latest treatment for psychiatric disorders among the growing population of older adults. The World Health Organization reports that between 2015 and 2050, the proportion of the world's older adults (≥ 60 years) will double from about 12% to almost 22% of the total population, and it is estimated that approximately 20% of older adults have a diagnosable psychiatric disorder. Many of these older adults are prescribed psychotropic medications, but these treatments can result in significant functional decline, cognitive decline, cerebrovascular adverse events, and death.   The editors, in collaboration with fellow experts in geriatric psychiatry, provide the scientific background regarding the treatment of a range of psychiatric disorders among older adults. The volume features a comprehensive table of contents covering a range of psychiatry subtopics, such as neurocognitive disorders, depressive disorders, substance use disorders, and anxiety disorders. Each chapter adheres to the same easy-to-follow format, and amongst other information, includes evidence-based assessments, non-pharmacological and pharmacological therapies, potential side-effects and their treatments, and evidence-based treatment algorithms for each disorder.   Treatment of Psychiatric Disorders Among Older Adults will be a valuable resource for psychiatrists, geriatricians, students, neurologists, advance practice nurses, psychologists, social workers, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and dieticians who care for older adults with mental health disorders.  

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Rajesh R. Tampi, MD, MS, DFAPA, DFAAGP Professor and Chairman Bhatia Endowed Chair in Psychiatry Creighton University School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry New Haven, Connecticut, USA  Dr. Tampi is the Professor and Chairman, Bhatia Endowed Chair in Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry at Creighton University School of Medicine and Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) Behavioral Health Services, Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Tampi maintains his appointment as an Adjunct Professor of Psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut. He is a Past President of the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry (AAGP). Dr. Tampi has also over 200 publications in psychiatry and geriatric psychiatry. In addition, he in an editor of 10 books in psychiatry and geriatric psychiatry.  Deena J. Tampi, MSN, MBA-HCA, RN, DFAAGP  Co-Founder and Managing Principal Behavioral Health Advisory Group Princeton, New Jersey, USA Ms. Tampi is the Co-Founder and Managing Principal, Behavioral Health Advisory Group, Princeton, New Jersey. Ms. Tampi is on the Board of Directors for the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry. In addition, she is the Chairperson of the Membership Committee for the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry. Ms. Tampi has over 50 publications in psychiatry and geriatric psychiatry. In addition, she in an editor of 5 books in psychiatry and geriatric psychiatry.

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