Neurotic Disorders in the Elderly

Neurotic disorders are common, distressing, and costly to health and social services, but are highly amenable to treatment. This manual explains how to recognize neurotic disorders, such as depression, anxiety and obsessional neurosis, and how to assess, manage and treat each type.

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Neurotic disorders are common, distressing, and costly to health and social services, but are highly amenable to treatment. This manual explains how to recognize neurotic disorders, such as depression, anxiety, obsessional neurosis and hysterical symptoms. It then offers practical clinical advice on their assessment and management. The contributors also cover problems related to alcoholism and drug abuse, sexuality and sleep disorders. Psychiatrists, psychologists and geriatricians should find this book beneficial in the care of mentally ill elderly patients.