A geriatric psychiatrist is a physician who has advanced training in the assessment and care of the mental disorders and related medical problems that are common in older persons. A geriatric psychiatrist provides both consultative and primary services. Recognizing a problem It can be hard to detect mental health problems in older adults.
Some individuals fail to report their symptoms.
When changes in mood occur, older persons caregivers often attribute sadness or irritability to recent life changes, illnesses, or losses. As a result, problems can be minimized or overlooked by professionals and family members. Raising regional awareness Dartmouth-Hitchcock's geriatric psychiatrists are working to increase awareness of the signs and symptoms of mental illness in late life. The Department offers comprehensive outpatient evaluations, inpatient consultations, and a memory disorders clinic. These services are designed to identify psychiatric illnesses across the spectrum, from mild to severe.