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Jill Manthorpe - Depression in Later Life - 9781843102342 - V9781843102342
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Depression in Later Life

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Description for Depression in Later Life Paperback. The authors take a multidisciplinary approach and employ both medical and psycho-social models of depression. The medical model is used to identify symptoms, make diagnoses and work towards optimal treatment. Psycho-social perspectives provide insight into the scale and complexity of the condition and point to its social causes. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSG; MBPK; MJX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 138 x 10. Weight in Grams: 199.

This accessible and authoritative book provides an invaluable guide to identifying, treating and preventing depression in later life.

Jill Manthorpe and Steve Iliffe take a multidisciplinary approach and employ both medical and psycho-social models of depression. The medical model is used to identify symptoms, make diagnoses and work towards optimal treatment. Psycho-social perspectives provide insight into the scale and complexity of the condition and point to its social causes. The authors identify different levels of depression through in-depth analysis and consider the condition in relation to, but distinct from, dementia, psychosis and anxiety disorders, helping professionals to make the ... Read more

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Product Details

Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
Number of Pages
160
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781843102342
SKU
V9781843102342
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-1

About Jill Manthorpe
Steve Iliffe is an academic general practitioner with an interest in physical and mental health in later life. He is Reader in general practice at both the Royal Free University College and London Medical School.

Reviews for Depression in Later Life
Winner of the Health Care for the Elderly category of the 2006 BMA Medical Book Competition 'This is a very useful source text, easy to read , very thought provoking, and up-to-date.'
British Journal of Social Work This book provides a clear, readable overview to this area and as such could be recommended as an introductory text for ... Read more

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