The future of clinical research in mental disorders of late life.
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.
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Mental Disorders of the Aging Research Branch, National Institute of Mental Health, Rockville, MD 20857, USA. blebowit@nih.gov
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