Comprehensive Textbook of Geriatric Psychiatry: A Clinical and Evidence-Based Reference for the Modern Clinician

Comprehensive Textbook of Geriatric Psychiatry: A Clinical and Evidence-Based Reference for the Modern Clinician is an authoritative and in-depth resource designed to meet the growing clinical, academic, and research demands of mental health care in aging populations. Edited for psychiatrists, geriatricians, neurologists, psychologists, primary care physicians, trainees, and allied health professionals, this landmark textbook delivers a comprehensive exploration of psychiatric disorders and neurocognitive conditions affecting older adults.Covering the full spectrum of geriatric psychiatry—from the neurobiology of brain aging to complex ethical and legal challenges in late-life care—the book integrates contemporary scientific evidence with practical clinical guidance. Readers are guided through detailed discussions of dementia, delirium, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, psychosis, substance use disorders, sleep disturbances, suicidality, and behavioral symptoms of dementia, alongside advanced approaches to psychopharmacology and psychotherapy in elderly populations.Special emphasis is placed on multidisciplinary assessment, culturally competent care, caregiver burden, palliative psychiatry, and the psychiatric manifestations of medical comorbidities frequently encountered in older adults. Evidence-based treatment strategies, diagnostic frameworks aligned with DSM-5-TR and ICD-11 standards, neuroimaging and biomarker advances, and emerging innovations including digital mental health and artificial intelligence are thoroughly examined throughout the text.With contributions grounded in modern clinical practice and translational neuroscience, this textbook bridges the gap between theory and bedside application. Each chapter is structured to provide clear learning objectives, practical insights, and clinically relevant recommendations that support informed decision-making in both outpatient and inpatient settings.Comprehensive, current, and clinically focused, Comprehensive Textbook of Geriatric Psychiatry stands as an essential reference for clinicians committed to improving mental health outcomes and quality of life for older adults worldwide. Read more