Psychological disorders : Alzheimer's disease and other dementias / Sonja. M. Lillrank ; series editor, Christine Collins ; foreword by Pat Levitt. [Boundless electronic resource]
What is dementia? -- Signs and symptoms of dementia -- Disorders related to dementia -- Alzheimer's disease -- Other types of dementias -- Causes and treatment of dementia -- Outlook for the future -? Glossary -- Endnotes -- Further reading -- Pertinent web sites -- Trademarks -- Index.
Summary
Explores today's most common psychological disorders by examining their symptoms, causes, and effects; highlights the brain chemistry behind the disorders; and demonstrates how various treatments affect the brain to help ease or eliminate symptoms.