Description
| Product ID: | 9780415582902 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | Ageing and Older Adult Mental Health |
| Subtitle: | Issues and Implications for Practice |
| Authors: | Author: Barry J. Coughlan, Patrick Ryan |
| Page Count: | 296 |
| Subjects: | Psychology of ageing, Psychology of ageing, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating This book examines the issues and implications that mental health professionals face when dealing with ageing and older adults. This book examines the issues and implications that mental health professionals face when dealing with ageing and older adults. The book focuses on the biological, psychological and cultural influences that impact on the work of mental health practitioners who work with this client group. Based on current empirical research and evidence-based practical issues this book explores topics including:
Throughout the book the contributors emphasise the notion of ‘healthy ageing,'' and the importance and significance of this concept as part of the life-cycle process. As such Ageing and Older Adult Mental Health will be key reading not only for mental health professionals, but also for those involved in policy making for older adults. |
| Imprint Name: | Routledge |
| Publisher Name: | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2011-01-27 |
