From Chapter 1 "Depression, like many other mental disorders, is characterised by the presence of a number of symptoms which are changeable over time." Among these symptoms are a depressed mood and a loss of interest; physical and cognitive changes may also occur. Because of difficulties in diagnosi
Depressive Disorders, Volume 1
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons, Ltd
- Year
- 1999
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 501
- Category
- Library
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โฆ Synopsis
Takes a unique and highly informative approach to key issues surrounding depressive disorders. The six systematic reviews, written by outstanding authors, focus on topics such as the choice and duration of drug treatment and the cost of depressive disorders. They are accompanied by commentaries giving advice from clinicians of different orientations and countries.
This volume:
* Gives the best available evicence to enable well-informed clinical decision-making
* Covers developments in diagnosis, therapy, prognosis, economic evaluation and quality improvement
* Summarises the 'evidence' and the 'experience' providing an unbiased and reliable reference point
* Comprehensively itemises and evaluates the relevant points
It provides insights that will prove invaluable to psychiatrists, psychologists, mental health nurses, managers and policy makers.
Chapter 1 Diagnosis of Depressive Disorders: A Review (pages 1โ87): Costas N. Stefanis and Nicholas C. Stefanis
Chapter 2 Pharmacological Treatment of Depressive Disorders: A Review (pages 89โ159): Per Bech
Chapter 3 Psychotherapies for Depressive Disorders: A Review (pages 161โ232): A. John Rush and Michael E. Thase
Chapter 4 Depressive Disorders in Children and Adolescents: A Review (pages 233โ311): Richard Harrington
Chapter 5 Depressive Disorders in the Elderly: A Review (pages 313โ400): Edmond Chiu, David Ames, Brian Draper and John Snowdon
Chapter 6 Costs of Depressive Disorders: A Review (pages 401โ480): Jerrold F. Rosenbaum and Timothy R. Hylan
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From Chapter 1 "Depression, like many other mental disorders, is characterised by the presence of a number of symptoms which are changeable over time. Among these symptoms are a depressed mood and a loss of interest; physical and cognitive changes may also occur. Because of difficulties in diagnosis
From Chapter 1 "Depression, like many other mental disorders, is characterised by the presence of a number of symptoms which are changeable over time." Among these symptoms are a depressed mood and a loss of interest; physical and cognitive changes may also occur. Because of difficulties in diagnosi