1. The Problem of Depression in Late Life
2. What Causes Depression in Late Life and What Makes It Difficult
to Treat?
3. Pharmacotherapy
4. Effective Psychotherapies
5. Other Psychosocial Interventions
6. Diet, Supplements, and Exercise
7. Electroconvulsive Therapy
8. Reducing the Risk of Suicide in Late Life
9. Prevention of Depression: Implications for Collaborative
Care
Epilogue
References
Index
Gary J. Kennedy, MD, is Director of the Division of Geriatric Psychiatry and of the Fellowship Training Program at Montefiore Medical Center and Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York. Dr. Kennedy is board certified in Geriatric Psychiatry and Psychosomatic Medicine. He is a past president of the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry and a past chair of the Geriatric Mental Health Foundation. Dr. Kennedy is a recipient of an Award for Excellence in Program Innovation from the Archstone Foundation, an Exemplary Psychiatrist Award from the National Alliance for Mental Illness, and the Julia and Leo Forchheimer Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award. His research has focused on suicidal ideation, the epidemiology of depression and dementia, psychiatric services in primary care, and novel approaches to bridge community-based agencies and academic medical centers. His book Geriatric Mental Health Care: A Treatment Guide for Health Professionals received a Book of the Year Award in Gerontology from the American Journal of Nursing and in 2014 was listed as one of 100 Great Books for the Social Worker's Library by MSWOnlinePrograms.
"I am pleased that this critically needed book on a very much
neglected topic in health care has become available. Kennedy’s
approach is thoughtful, logical, and well organized. He addresses
all aspects of geriatric depression, from the basic difficulties of
defining depression in the elderly population to the problems of
effective treatment. Having all of this information in a single,
clearly laid-out volume is invaluable for clinicians and
instructors. I found the chapter on diet and exercise to be
especially exciting and useful. I plan to use this book in teaching
my residents and geriatric fellows. Its strength lies in its
comprehensive perspective, making it a welcome addition to the
geriatrician's library."--Donald A. Davidoff, PhD, Department of
Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School; Chief, Department of
Neuropsychology, McLean Hospital
"Kennedy is one of our most astute and pragmatic geriatric
psychiatrists. In this book, he explains how to recognize
depressive symptoms in older adults, including those with chronic
physical illness. He discusses effective intervention strategies
and applications for diverse settings and providers. Health care
practitioners and administrators will gain practical, important
insights into both the science and the art of providing optimal
care to this undertreated population."--Rosanne M. Leipzig, MD,
PhD, Gerald and May Ellen Ritter Professor, Brookdale Department of
Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at
Mount Sinai
"Geriatric Depression provides an up-to-date and well-researched
discussion of this important topic, in the context of the rapidly
evolving health care scene and with reference to DSM-5. Kennedy
emphasizes a team approach that includes psychiatrists,
psychologists, social workers, primary care providers, and nurses.
The practical evaluation tools and decision trees will appeal to
practitioners."--Judy M. Zarit, PhD, private practice, State
College, Pennsylvania
"Kennedy has used his long experience as a clinician, investigator,
and teacher to produce a book that that is both intellectually
stimulating and practical. He has a unique ability to clarify
complex concepts related to biological interactions, comorbidity,
and psychosocial context, and to arrive at a synthesis that informs
evidence-based clinical practice. I expect this book to guide the
understanding and care of geriatric depression for many
years."--George S. Alexopoulos, MD, Founder and Director, Weill
Cornell Institute of Geriatric Psychiatry
"A timely and practical resource written by an experienced
geriatric psychiatrist who has been involved in teaching and
training for several decades. This book is appropriate for any
mental health provider working with older adults suffering from
depression. I also recommend it as a text in geriatric mental
health courses. Kennedy helps practitioners and graduate students
increase their knowledge and skills related to etiology,
pharmacotherapy, suicide risk, evidence-based psychotherapies and
other psychosocial interventions, and collaborative care models for
treating depression in older adults."--Zvi D. Gellis, PhD,
Professor and Director, Center for Mental Health and Aging, School
of Social Policy and Practice, University of Pennsylvania -The
target audience is mental health professionals involved in the
diagnosis and treatment of patients with late-life depression, but
primary care physicians also would benefit. Written by a nationally
recognized expert in geriatric psychiatry, it is a welcome addition
to the psychiatric literature….This is an outstanding book, written
by an expert in geriatric psychiatry. Any clinician who treats
older adults needs to be familiar with the material in this superb
book. It should be required reading for all psychiatrists and
geriatricians.--Doody's Review Service, 10/16/2015
"I am pleased that this critically needed book on a very much
neglected topic in health care has become available. Kennedy’s
approach is thoughtful, logical, and well organized. He addresses
all aspects of geriatric depression, from the basic difficulties of
defining depression in the elderly population to the problems of
effective treatment. Having all of this information in a single,
clearly laid-out volume is invaluable for clinicians and
instructors. I found the chapter on diet and exercise to be
especially exciting and useful. I plan to use this book in teaching
my residents and geriatric fellows. Its strength lies in its
comprehensive perspective, making it a welcome addition to the
geriatrician's library."--Donald A. Davidoff, PhD, Department of
Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School; Chief, Department of
Neuropsychology, McLean Hospital
"Kennedy is one of our most astute and pragmatic geriatric
psychiatrists. In this book, he explains how to recognize
depressive symptoms in older adults, including those with chronic
physical illness. He discusses effective intervention strategies
and applications for diverse settings and providers. Health care
practitioners and administrators will gain practical, important
insights into both the science and the art of providing optimal
care to this undertreated population."--Rosanne M. Leipzig, MD,
PhD, Gerald and May Ellen Ritter Professor, Brookdale Department of
Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at
Mount Sinai
"Geriatric Depression provides an up-to-date and well-researched
discussion of this important topic, in the context of the rapidly
evolving health care scene and with reference to DSM-5. Kennedy
emphasizes a team approach that includes psychiatrists,
psychologists, social workers, primary care providers, and nurses.
The practical evaluation tools and decision trees will appeal to
practitioners."--Judy M. Zarit, PhD, private practice, State
College, Pennsylvania
"Kennedy has used his long experience as a clinician, investigator,
and teacher to produce a book that that is both intellectually
stimulating and practical. He has a unique ability to clarify
complex concepts related to biological interactions, comorbidity,
and psychosocial context, and to arrive at a synthesis that informs
evidence-based clinical practice. I expect this book to guide the
understanding and care of geriatric depression for many
years."--George S. Alexopoulos, MD, Founder and Director, Weill
Cornell Institute of Geriatric Psychiatry
"A timely and practical resource written by an experienced
geriatric psychiatrist who has been involved in teaching and
training for several decades. This book is appropriate for any
mental health provider working with older adults suffering from
depression. I also recommend it as a text in geriatric mental
health courses. Kennedy helps practitioners and graduate students
increase their knowledge and skills related to etiology,
pharmacotherapy, suicide risk, evidence-based psychotherapies and
other psychosocial interventions, and collaborative care models for
treating depression in older adults."--Zvi D. Gellis, PhD,
Professor and Director, Center for Mental Health and Aging, School
of Social Policy and Practice, University of Pennsylvania -The
target audience is mental health professionals involved in the
diagnosis and treatment of patients with late-life depression, but
primary care physicians also would benefit. Written by a nationally
recognized expert in geriatric psychiatry, it is a welcome addition
to the psychiatric literature….This is an outstanding book,
written by an expert in geriatric psychiatry. Any clinician who
treats older adults needs to be familiar with the material in this
superb book. It should be required reading for all psychiatrists
and geriatricians.--Doody's Review Service, 10/16/2015
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