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PSYCHOLOGY OF ADULTHOOD AND AGING WITH A FOCUS ON MENTAL DISEASES

Lucija Dorbić Jurlin ; Sveučilište Hercegovina, Fakultet društvenih znanosti Dr. Milenko Brkić *

* Dopisni autor.

Sažetak

This paper explores human behavior in the broadest sense, focusing on behavioral patterns of individuals suffering from mental illnesses in later life. The central subject is the human being and behaviors that deviate from normative standards, which disrupt daily functioning and can be harmful to the individual and their surroundings. The paper particularly elaborates on dementia, Alzheimer's disease, cerebrovascular dementia, and anxiety disorders, emphasizing the psychological, neurological, and social aspects of these conditions. It also analyzes the impact of personality structure, aging, and environmental factors on the onset and progression of these mental diseases.

Ključne riječi

mental illness; behavior: Alzheimer’s disease; dementia; cerebrovascular dementia; anxiety disorders

Hrčak ID:

343986

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/343986

Datum izdavanja:

15.5.2025.

Posjeta: 298 *