{"product_id":"9780471193593","title":"Psychopathology in Later Adulthood","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWiley Series in Adulthood and Aging\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003ePsychopathology in Later Adulthood\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSusan K. Whitbourne\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eMedical \/ Psychiatry \/ General\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eA comprehensive review of psychopathology in older adults combiningtheory, research, and practice\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The tremendous growth of the aging population has dramaticallyincreased the importance of clinical geropsychology as a major areaof research, theory, and practice. The unique ways in whichpsychological disorders manifest in the later years of life createspecial challenges for professionals working with older clients.Edited by a well-known expert in aging, and with contributions fromleading clinical researchers, Psychopathology in Later Adulthoodaddresses the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment issues healthprofessionals encounter in late adulthood.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Combining theory, research, and case examples, this book exploresboth the physical and cognitive changes that occur as adults age.Each chapter focuses on a specific disorder and includes a relevantclinical case study, which is integrated into the substantivecontent. Some of the subjects covered are:\u003cbr\u003e * Personality, anxiety, mood, and sexual disorders\u003cbr\u003e * Dementia\u003cbr\u003e * Suicide\u003cbr\u003e * Substance abuse disorders\u003cbr\u003e * Schizophrenia and related disorders\u003cbr\u003e * Sleep-related disorders\u003cbr\u003e * General principles of therapy\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Thorough and practical, Psychopathology in Later Adulthood providesthe reader with the insight needed to understand and successfullytreat the complex aspects of aging.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e SUSAN KRAUSS WHITBOURNE, PhD, is a developmental psychologist and former president of the American Psychological Association's Division of Aging.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22 September 2000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9780471193593\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e384\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44311353819276,"sku":"9780471193593","price":147.56,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9780471193593.jpg?v=1780139752","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9780471193593","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}