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Aging and mental health / / topic editors, Lia Fernandes, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto. Center for Health Technology and Services Research (CINTESIS), Portugal, Constança Paúl, Institute of Biomedical Sciences Abel Salazar, University of Porto, CINTESIS, Portugal



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Titolo: Aging and mental health / / topic editors, Lia Fernandes, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto. Center for Health Technology and Services Research (CINTESIS), Portugal, Constança Paúl, Institute of Biomedical Sciences Abel Salazar, University of Porto, CINTESIS, Portugal Visualizza cluster
Pubblicazione: Frontiers Media SA, 2017
Descrizione fisica: 1 electronic resource (139 p.)
Disciplina: 155.67
Soggetto topico: Aging - Psychological aspects
Preventive mental health services for older people
Soggetto non controllato: Delirium
Disability
chronic diseases
Aging
Depression
Frailty
Mental Health
Dementia
Persona (resp. second.): FernandesLia (Psychiatrist)
PaúlConstança (Psychologist)
Sommario/riassunto: People are progressively ageing all over the world, and it is estimated that the number of persons aged 60 or over will more than triple by 2100. This emerging population will experience an inevitable rise in dementia, mental health problems and chronic diseases. According to GBD (2010), neuropsychiatric disorders among older adults account for 6.6% of the total disability (DALYs) for this age group, with 15% suffering from a mental disorder. Multiple social, psychological and biological factors are determinant of mental health, as well as life stressors. Among these, the lack of independence, limited mobility, chronic diseases, pain, frailty or other mental and physical problems require long-term care. Beyond this, the elderly are more prone to experience events such as bereavement, a drop in socio-economic status, disability, which leads to isolation, loss of independence, loneliness and psychological distress. Mental health problems and needs assessment by health-care professionals and older people themselves are under-recognised, and the stigma surrounding mental illness makes people reluctant to seek help. The early investigation and diagnosis of these situations are crucial, as well as prior management with an important combination of pharmacological and psychosocial interventions, in conjunction with caregivers' and families' support. The present book aims to contribute to the development of knowledge in Aging and Mental Health, taking different approaches from authors, coming from diverse scientific fields, with the final goal being the improvement of quality of life and healthy aging for this growing population.
Titolo autorizzato: Aging and Mental Health  Visualizza cluster
Formato: Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico Monografia
Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
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