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"Retaining the multidisciplinary and developmental perspectives that made the five previous editions foundational resources in the field, this sixth edition of the American Psychiatric Association Publishing Textbook of Geriatric Psychiatry has been extensively updated to include the latest information on phenomenology, diagnosis, and assessment of late-life mental disorders as well as the most up-to-date research on psychotherapeutic, psychopharmacological, and other somatic treatments.With a chapter that delves into the role of technology in improving both access to care and ongoing support, as well as information on the legal and ethical factors in the psychiatric care of older adults, this reference remains the most exhaustive in the field.It also features a timely examination of the impact of COVID-19 on older adult mental health and the evolution of treatment approaches, revealing insights learned about telepsychiatry and care in nursing homes during the pandemic.Academicians and clinicians both will come away with a firm understanding of the current state of scientific understanding as well as the practical skills and knowledge base required for dealing with mental disorders in late life."