Author : Gail M. Williamson
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 0306471787
Total Pages : 372 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (64 download)
Book Synopsis Physical Illness and Depression in Older Adults by : Gail M. Williamson
Download or read book Physical Illness and Depression in Older Adults written by Gail M. Williamson and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2006-05-11 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With people living longer, often with chronic illnesses and disabilities, it is becoming increasingly important to understand how depression, disability, and physical illnesses are interrelated, the mechanisms underlying these interrelationships, and their implications for diagnosis and treatment. This volume synthesizes a carefully selected portion of the knowledge about physical illness and depression that has emerged during the past twenty years.