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Written by an outstanding team of internationally recognised experts, this practical textbook is based on the European Certificate in Anxiety and Mood Disorders.It provides a thorough overview of diagnosis and treatment of mood disorders and analyses the most recent developments and scientific evidence.Covers the most important clinical topics in the field, including symptomatology, natural course and diagnosisTreatment strategies are reviewed in the light of all available empirical evidenceOutstanding list of international contributors
"...the chapters...are well-written, solid descriptions of specific topical areas of mood disorders..." (PscyCRITIQUES, July 26, 2006) "...few [publications on mood disorders] are as thorough and as well written as this excellent book...this book should be required reading for all psychiatrists and psychiatry residents..." (Doody's Health Services)
Preface (Griez).Introduction (van Praag).Part I: Epidemiology/Genetics.1 The Epidemiology of Mood Disorders (Jacobi et al).2 Genetics of Mood Disorders (Serretti).Part II: Syndromes and Nosology of Mood Disorders.3 Unipolar Depression (Faravelli et al).4 Bipolar Disorder (Tondo).5 Subthreshold Mood Disorders (Pini et al).6 Suicidal Behaviour (de Leo and Spathonis).Part III: Underlying Mechanisms.7 Neurobiology of Depression (Cowen).8 Stress and Depression: The Inflammatory Hypothesis (van West el al).9 Brain Imaging in Affective Disorders (Malizia).Part IV: Treatment.10 The Treatment of Depression (Hale).11 Psychological Treamtent of Depression (Roelofs and Muris).12 Treatment-Resistant Mood Disorders: From Diagnosis to Treatment (Souery et al).13 Brain Stimulation in Depression (Schlaepfer and Kosel).Part V: Research Issues and Debates.14 Potential Targets for the Treatment of Depressive Disorders (Rollema and Sprouse).15 Sleep Research and Affective Disorders (Wilson and Nutt).16 Implementing Clinical Trials (Cosci and Faravelli).17 Mood and Anxiety Disorders - A Diagnostic Pleonasm? (van Praag).18 At the Interface of Depression and Anxiety: Comorbidity and Concepts (Overbeek and Griez).Index.
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