Geriatric mental health

Author: Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Health; Office of Rights Protection, National Committee on Ageing Work; Group compiled by West China Hospital, Sichuan University
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Publish Date: 2004-11-01
Features: This book is one of the reading materials in the series of mental health education, aiming to introduce knowledge of elderly mental health to the elderly, their families, and elderly social workers, helping them enjoy their later years in health and happiness, and achieve a long life. The book mainly includes five aspects of content. First, it introduces what health and mental health are, briefly describes the significance of elderly mental health work and the current status of elderly mental health work in China. Then, it discusses the physical and psychological characteristics of the elderly from physiological and psychological perspectives. The third aspect covers these issues. The fourth aspect introduces the etiology, common symptoms, treatment, prevention, and care of eight common psychological disorders in the elderly, combined with specific examples. Finally, it provides six suggestions on how the elderly can maintain a cheerful mood.