Cognitive and Affective Function in Late Life - Diagnosing and Treating Anxiety and Depression

Cognitive and Affective Function in Late Life - Diagnosing and Treating Anxiety and Depression

Explore a comprehensive lecture on diagnosing and treating anxiety and depression in mid to late life, delivered by Dr. Ruth O'Hara, Associate Professor and Director of the National Fellowship Program in Advanced Psychiatry and Psychology at Stanford University School of Medicine. Discover the general traits of anxiety and depression, their relationship to cognition, and treatment approaches for older adults. Gain insights into how these common psychiatric problems frequently co-occur and impact cognitive functioning in the elderly. Delve into the latest research and clinical practices in geriatric psychiatry, presented by an expert in the field of cognitive and affective function in late life.