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Geriatric psychiatry: an update.

B Kalayam1, C A Shamoian

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, Cornell University Medical College, White Plains, NY.

The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry
|May 1, 1990
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Geriatric psychiatry has advanced in understanding the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of conditions like Alzheimer's disease and geriatric depression. This review covers recent findings on these complex mental health disorders in older adults.

Area of Science:

  • Geriatric psychiatry
  • Neuroscience
  • Clinical psychology

Background:

  • Geriatric psychiatry has evolved from basic syndrome identification to in-depth etiological and diagnostic studies.
  • Significant advancements have been made in understanding the complexities of mental health disorders in older adults.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent findings in geriatric psychiatry.
  • To highlight progress in the typological study of major psychiatric illnesses in the elderly.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of recent studies.
  • Synthesis of findings on etiology, diagnosis, course, and treatment.

Main Results:

  • Geriatric psychiatry now employs sophisticated typological studies.

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  • Recent research has focused on Alzheimer's disease, depression, depression in dementia, and geriatric mania.

    • Conclusions:

    • The field has made substantial progress in understanding and treating psychiatric disorders in the elderly.
    • Continued research is crucial for advancing geriatric mental healthcare.