Explore geriatric mental health in this comprehensive physician grand rounds presentation. Delve into various types of depression, distinguishing between bereavement and major depressive disorder. Learn about depression treatments, including antidepressant dosing strategies. Examine neurocognitive disorders, focusing on neuropsychiatric symptoms of dementia, their prevalence, course, and non-pharmacologic management. Investigate delirium, its types, symptoms, and risk factors, along with sedation assessment techniques. Gain insights through three case presentations illustrating key concepts in geriatric psychiatry. Enhance your understanding of mental health challenges and treatment approaches for older adults.