Lebowitz B D
Mental Disorders of the Aging Research Branch, National Institute of Mental Health, Rockville, MD 20857, USA.
Schizophr Res. 1997 Oct 30;27(2-3):261-7. doi: 10.1016/S0920-9964(97)00064-9.
After years of neglect, clinical research into late-life mental disorders is receiving the attention it deserves. Geriatric psychiatry is a growing field and the insights gained from research in this area have improved the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness in older persons. The challenge for the future is to continue to maintain a leadership role in mental health while working within the constraints of the managed care system in the United States.
在多年被忽视之后，针对老年期精神障碍的临床研究正受到应有的关注。老年精神病学是一个不断发展的领域，从该领域研究中获得的见解改善了对老年人精神疾病的诊断和治疗。未来的挑战是在美国管理式医疗系统的限制下开展工作的同时，继续在心理健康领域保持领导地位。
