Geriatric Mental Health

Aging is a natural yet complex stage of human life. This process involves not only physical changes but also emotional, cognitive, and social shifts. The mental health of older adults reflects and is affected by these multidimensional changes. Therefore, understanding mental disorders in later life is both a clinical necessity and a sign of respect for the meaning, value, and dignity of human existence. Geriatric Mental Health combines scientific knowledge and clinical experience across a broad range, from the neurodevelopmental basis and epidemiology of mental disorders in older adults to clinical assessment and family dynamics. Each chapter is authored by specialists in their respective fields, aiming to offer students and practitioners an updated, evidence-based, and human-centered perspective.