A treatment approach for patients in midlife.
A treatment concept is described based on phase of life developmental theory for certain middle-aged patients encountered in a general hospital setting that--of a midlife crisis unit. Theoretical considerations on the rationale for setting up a midlife crisis unit, a brief description of a pilot unit of this nature during its first year of operation and several clinical vignettes illustrating typical presenting situations are discussed.
Ellman
J P
JP
Department of Psychiatry, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec.
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D002321:Career Choice; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006760:Hospitalization; D006801:Humans; D007063:Identity Crisis; D008016:Life Change Events; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D008875:Middle Aged; D016584:Panic Disorder / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D010553:Personality Development; D011575:Psychoanalytic Therapy; D012649:Self Concept; D012803:Sick Role