Psychotherapy for Depression in Older Adults

Abstract

Psychotherapy for Depression in Older Adults is the first book in the Wiley Series in Clinical Geropsychology, which is directed primarily at psychologists who are currently, or seeking to begin, working with an aging patient population. As the authors are quick to point out, the demographic of the American population, regardless of ethnic group or socioeconomic status, is shifting toward a greater geriatric representation as the “baby boomer” cohort comes of retirement age. In the face of this aging population, however, there is a lack of professionals trained in the mental health needs of the elderly.