Geriatric Psychiatry

title Depression, Delirium & Dementia: What Should We Be Doing?
description On mental health in the elderly, and geriatric psychiatry. This lecture is directed to a general audience, but is fairly detailed. Of obvious importance in an aging population. "…covers such topics as: knowledge of resources; treatments; the benefits of early diagnosis and interventions for depression; and post-operative delirium in the hospital. Dr. Sommer also advises about assessment of capacity, and depression and its medical and non pharmacological treatment."
producer Stanford University
featuring Barbara Sommer
format Real Video or streaming Google
date 10/09/06
length 00:48:41
link http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=6678395508719475108

Tags: webcast brain lecture depression delirium dementia stress elderly aging geriatric psychiatry