Assessment and Treatment of Older Adults

amp ldquo Valuable to the field of aging, broadly, as it captures the joys of gerontological-focused work while emphasizing the importance of contextualizing each aging adult in their unique ethnic, cultural, and personal history. amp rdquo -The Gerontologist amp quot Altogether, this work provides a handy, comprehensive review of mental health needs and services related to working with aging adults amp hellip . Recommended. amp quot -Choice amp quot This pragmatic volume, by a leading expert in geropsychology, is a gem. It is replete with practical clinical advice, written in a user-friendly manner, that will easily enhance one amp rsquo s evidence-based practice. If you work with older adults, or plan to, this is the book to get. For teachers of geropsychology, your search for the ideal text is over! amp quot -Arthur M. Nezu, PhD, DHL, ABPP, Distinguished Professor of Psychology, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA Editor-in-Chief, Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice amp quot Hinrichsen is the internationally known amp ldquo go-to amp rdquo person for interpersonal psychotherapy with older adults. This engaging book is integrated with the scientific evidence from lifespan developmental psychology and clinical geropsychology. While rooted in his own long experience as a psychologist, Hinrichsen addresses mental health professionals who are new to working with older adults as well as those who have been in the field for years. amp quot -Bob G. Knight, PhD, ABPP, Professor of Psychology and Counselling, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia amp ldquo Altogether, this work provides a handy, comprehensive review of mental health needs and services related to working with aging adults amp hellip . Recommended. amp rdquo (Choice)

For over 4 years, Dr. Hinrichsen has provided clinical services, conducted research, directed psychology internship and fellowship programs, contributed to public policy and aging, and had leadership roles in aging-related professional organizations. He is the former U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Director of Community Mental Health. He is on the faculty of the Dept. of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City and also in the Department of Counseling and Clinical Psychology, Teachers College, Columbia University. Dr. Hinrichsen lives in New York City, NY.