The Psychiatry Program on Aging provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient programs, including expert clinical assessments for differential diagnosis for disturbances of memory, behavior, sleep and mood. Clinical research protocols are available for Alzheimer's disease and related intellectual impairments as well as for depression. Integrated multidisciplinary care is provided through the Foerderer Geriatric Evaluation Program in Penn's Institute on Aging. Consultations are provided to nursing homes, life care communities and to families. Program Comprehensive inpatient and outpatient diagnosis and treatment for individuals with affective illnesses of all types.
Research programs are ongoing for eligible patients.
Research on the development and use of new and conventional antidepressant medications including lithium carbonate is ongoing. Other areas of specialized investigation include treatment resistant depression and the interaction of hormones and mood. This program encompasses several specialty units that provide either psychopharmacological management or psychotherapy or a combination of both. Programs include psychopharmacology research, behavior and reproduction counseling and premenstrual syndrome evaluation and treatment. Comprehensive inpatient and outpatient diagnostic treatment services for individuals with schizophrenia, behavioral disorders, brain lesions and epilepsy and degenerative diseases.