Clinical Comments

Abstract

These can take the form of case studies or brief reports of research. The purpose of all clinical comments is to illustrate something concisely. There must be a clear focus on a central theme. Clinical comments should be under four (double spaced) pages, and minimize tables and references. The title should appear on top. At the end of the text, include name(s) of author(s), highest earned degree(s), and institutional affiliation (or city if in private practice). Please submit four copies with a self-addressed, stamped envelope. TLB Cognitive/Behavioral Therapy and the Angry CaregiverABSTRACT. Caregivers of frail elders frequently report symptoms of psychological distress including depression, grief, burden, anxiety, and bumout. Less frequently acknowledged, but commonly present, are feelings of anger and resentment toward the care-receiver. Differentiating depression or anxiety from caregiver anger is useful to establish appropriate treatment goals and to guide the SUMMARY Hopefully, this article will stimulate all mental health clinicians to approach their clients in a more holistic fashion. Though there are some health care providers who are not receptive to information and suggestions about their ~atients from nonmedical clinicians. manv are rece~tive and -appropriateiy responsive. It is definitely the clin&n'i role to do a comorehensive assessment on all mental health clients and then actively advocate for further medical follow-up as indicated.36 months. Although one accepts that the number of patients studied were small, it, however, still raises doubts about the results of drug studies which have used or continue to use such a measure to detect change over a short period such as three months.