Provides an overview of the different treatments available and the contributions difficult disciplines can bring to the problem of managing depression in older people. Practical implications of physical and psychotherapeutic treatments are discussed. The roles of the family practitioner, clinical psychiatrist, nurse and occupational therapist are explored within the context of a multidisciplinary team. Guidelines for diagnoses are outlined.
Provides an overview of the different treatments available and the contributions difficult disciplines can bring to the problem of managing depression in older people. Practical implications of physical and psychotherapeutic treatments are discussed. The roles of the family practitioner, clinical psychiatrist, nurse and occupational therapist are explored within the context of a multidisciplinary team. Guidelines for diagnoses are outlined.
Subject terms:
medication, mental health problems, occupational therapists, older people, psychiatry, primary care, psychology, psychotherapy, treatment, therapy and treatment, assessment, community mental health nurses, depression, diagnosis, general practitioners;
McCLELLAND Norman, HUMPHREYS Martin, CONLON Lorraine, HILLIS Tony
Publisher:
Butterworth-Heinemann
Publication year:
2001
Pagination:
157p.,bibliogs.
Place of publication:
Oxford
Follows the continuum of care for patients who suffer from mental disorders, reflecting current forensic mental health nursing care practice. Reaside Clinic medium secure unit in the West Midlands is used as a focus, showing multi-disciplinary care from initial assessment, through patient stay, to discharge into the community. Contents include: Referral to admission; assessment; treatment approaches; interprofessional working; vocational rehabilitation; dealing with hostility; suicide; legal aspects; research and training; aftercare; diversion from custody; future challenges.
Follows the continuum of care for patients who suffer from mental disorders, reflecting current forensic mental health nursing care practice. Reaside Clinic medium secure unit in the West Midlands is used as a focus, showing multi-disciplinary care from initial assessment, through patient stay, to discharge into the community. Contents include: Referral to admission; assessment; treatment approaches; interprofessional working; vocational rehabilitation; dealing with hostility; suicide; legal aspects; research and training; aftercare; diversion from custody; future challenges.
Subject terms:
mental health problems, multidisciplinary services, rehabilitation, risk, schizophrenia, suicide, therapies, therapy and treatment, training, vocational rehabilitation, admission to care, after care, assessment, carers, community mental health nurses, community mental health teams, custodial institutions;