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Chapter 10 - Combining Psychotherapy and Medications for Late-Life Psychiatric Disorders

from Part 3 - Special Topics in Psychotherapy in Later Life

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  09 January 2020

By
Meera Balasubramaniam ,
Deepti Anbarasan  and
Paul Campion
Edited by
Rajesh R. Tampi ,
Brandon Yarns ,
Kristina F. Zdanys  and
Deena J. Tampi
Rajesh R. Tampi
Affiliation:
Case Western Reserve University, Ohio
Brandon Yarns
Affiliation:
VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System
Kristina F. Zdanys
Affiliation:
University of Connecticut
Deena J. Tampi
Affiliation:
Diamond Healthcare Corporation
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Summary

The role of doctors is commonly limited to prescribing medications. However, formulating the psychological component of an elderly patient’s presentation remains of crucial importance. This chapter explores common potential psychological sources of treatment-resistant symptoms through a clinical vignette. The literature is reviewed regarding the combination of medication management and psychotherapy for depression and anxiety.

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psychotherapycombinationpsychopharmacologytreatment resistancetherapeutic alliance
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Psychotherapy in Later Life , pp. 150 - 157
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2020

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