The mental health of older people is just as important as at any other stage of life. According to the World Health Organisation, approximately one 15 % among people aged 60 and over show any mental disorder, the dementia, depression and the anxiety disorders those with the highest incidence. The Course on Indicators and Risks in the Mental Health of Older People offers a updated content on the indicators and risks mental health in older people, including geriatric assessment, the the most common mental health conditions and the recommendations and treatment strategies. It also provides current figures and statistics to achieve a comprehensive knowledge regarding this section of the population.
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