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1. Guidelines on Depression in Older People

   Practising the Evidence

   By Robert C Baldwin, Edmond Chiu, Nori Graham, Cornelius Katona

   Depression is the most prevalent mental health disorder in later life, affecting 1 in 10 older people. It can have devastating effects on quality of life and is associated with an increased mortality, poorer recovery from physical illness, longer hospital stays and greater health care costs. Yet of...

   Published March 21st 2013 by CRC Press
2. Drug Treatment in Old Age Psychiatry

   By Cornelius Katona, Gill Livingston

   Good prescribing is essential when treating older people with psychotropic drugs, given their vulnerability to adverse drug effects and to dangerous interactions. Drug Treatment in Old Age Psychiatry is an easy-to-use concise guide, providing clinicians with valuable advice on prescribing...

   Published March 21st 2013 by CRC Press
3. Vascular Disease and Affective Disorders

   Edited by Chiu Edmond, David Ames, Cornelius Katona

   Mood disorders affecting patients with cardiovascular or cerebrovascular disease have to be considered as a major topic in public health because of the high prevalence and the negative impact on patients' outcome and general health costs. Despite the publication of many studies, a coherent approach...

   Published May 22nd 2002 by CRC Press
4. Comorbid Depression in Older People: Pocketbook

   By Cornelius Katona, Gill Livingston

   The association between physical illness and depression in older people is well recognized. Recognition and management of the pervasive, persistent and severe depressive symptoms which are diagnostic of depression are important and can make a considerable contribution to improving physical...

   Published February 16th 1998 by CRC Press