Let's Talk Facts About Mental Health of Seniors: Package of 50

American Psychiatric Association

ISBN 10: 0890424195 ISBN 13: 9780890424193

Publisher: Amer Psychiatric Pub Inc, 2007

Synopsis

The APA Let's Talk Facts brochure series is designed to improve mental health by promoting informed factual discussion of psychiatric disorders and their treatments. They were developed for educational purposes for the general public and provide answers to commonly asked questions on mental health issues and disorders.

Studies show that seniors are at greater risk of some mental disorders and their complications than younger people, and many of these illnesses can be accurately diagnosed and treated. However, many seniors are reluctant to seek psychiatric treatment that could alleviate or cure their symptoms and return them to their previous lifestyle.Why? Many people don't understand mental illness or even acknowledge its existence. Some seniors are ashamed or frightened by their symptoms or believe that they are an inevitable part of aging. Often, seniors, their loved ones and friends, and even their doctors fail to recognize the symptoms of treatable mental illness.

Brochures are sold in packages of 50.

Edition details

• Publisher: Amer Psychiatric Pub Inc
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0890424195
• ISBN 13: 9780890424193
• Binding: Pamphlet
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1