Depression affects between 10-15% of older people, making it the most frequently encountered mental health condition in later life. Despite this, the condition is easily missed in clinical practice or not adequately treated. Part of the Oxford Psychiatry Library, this second edition of Depression in Later Life highlights areas of depression which are of special relevance to later life, how to diagnose depression in an older person, the overlap with dementia and various other physical illnesses, and important pharmacological and psychological considerations. All chapters have been updated with new data where relevant, and case vignettes are included to ensure the book is relatable and easy to read.

About the Author
Robert Baldwin has been a Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry at Manchester Royal Infirmary since 1985 and Honorary Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Manchester since 2000. His main research interest is mood disorders in later life, on which he has published widely.

Reviews
This is a valuable little book on an important disorder for clinicians to recognize and treat. It is an excellent review of the topic and is a welcome addition to the psychiatric literature. * Doody's *
I would recommend this book to any clinician who might be encountering older adults in their practice, from the general practitioner, to the specialist, and especially those who are time-poor, as all this knowledge is impressively compressed within 150 pages! * Samantha Loi, Journal of International Psychogeriatrics *



Book Information
ISBN 9780199671632
Author Robert C. Baldwin
Format Paperback
Page Count 120
Imprint Oxford University Press
Publisher Oxford University Press
Weight(grams) 134g
Dimensions(mm) 196mm * 130mm * 6mm