دانلود کتاب بررسی های ضروری در روانپزشکی سالمندان

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. This means that the population of older adults will increase from 900 million to approximately 2 billion. Data indicates that there will be a similar growth of the population of individuals 65 years and older in the USA from 46.2 million or 14.5% of the total population to roughly 21.7% of the US population by 2040. It is estimated that over 20% of older adults have a diagnosable psychiatric disorder. Men had higher rates of substance use disorders and any personality disorder whereas women experienced higher rates of mood and anxiety disorders. Available data indicates that approximately 20% of the community dwelling older adults have been prescribed psychotropic medications. Additionally, data indicates that treatment with psychotropic medications can result in significant functional decline, cognitive changes, cerebrovascular adverse events, and also death among older adults. In this new book we have critically appraised 75 papers published within the past 25 years that we think provides the highest knowledge- yield/impact for practicing clinicians and educators in the field of geriatric mental health. We think that these papers have shaped the way geriatric psychiatry is currently practiced. These papers have been critically appraised by experts in geriatric psychiatry using a standardized format. A summary of these papers and their practical application have also been provided by the experts. All the major psychiatric disorders in later life have been covered in this book including anxiety disorders, bipolar disorders, depressive disorders, neurocognitive disorders, psychotic disorders, sleep disorders, and substance use disorders. This book also reviews important studies on suicides in late life and on interventional procedures in geriatric psychiatry like the ECT. In addition, the adverse effects of psychotropic medications on older adults with psychiatric disorders have been reviewed. This book aspires to assist anyone who is interested learning about the care of psychiatric disorders among older adults.