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 (and varied criteria) only estimates in the global number of cases of depression can be made. Some estimates put it in front of chronic heart disease as a health problem and cause of death.
This revised edition covers developments in diagnosis, theraphy, prognosis, economic evaluation and quality improvement.
* Provides accompanying commentaries by an outstanding line up of contributors
* Covers developments in diagnosis, therapy, prognosis, economic evaluation and quality improvement
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Chapter 1 Diagnosis of Depressive Disorders: A Review (pages 1โ87): Professor Costas N. Stefanis and Dr Nicholas C. Stefanis
Chapter 2 Pharmacological Treatment of Depressive Disorders: A Review (pages 89โ160): Per Bech
Chapter 3 Psychotherapies for Depressive Disorders: A Review (pages 161โ232): Professor A. John Rush and Dr Michael E. Thase
Chapter 4 Depressive Disorders in Children and Adolescents: A Review (pages 233โ311): Dr Richard Harrington
Chapter 5 Depressive Disorders in the Elderly: A Review (pages 313โ400): Dr Edmond Chiu, Dr David Ames, Dr Brian Draper and Dr John Snowdon
Chapter 6 Costs of Depressive Disorders: A Review (pages 401โ480): Dr Jerrold F. Rosenbaum and Dr Timothy R. Hylan