
Depression
Oxford University Press
Published on 3. April 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
128 pages
978-0-19-921988-9 (ISBN)
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Description
Depression is a broad term that covers a wide spectrum of conditions ranging from mild despondency to major depressive disorder. It is one of the most common of all medical conditions, yet also one of the most difficult to recognise. There are many effective treatments from evidence-based psychotherapies to antidepressant medications and non-invasive somatic treatments. Part of the Oxford Psychiatry Library this concise pocketbook outlines the best principles of care for depression, looking at early recognition, careful assessment and the selection of appropriate treatments. Demonstrating the clinical features and possible causes of clinical depression this pocketbook looks at the current treatment strategies and addresses the diagnostic and treatment issues that clinicians frequently encounter. Using relevant evidence and practical guidance the authors have tried to simplify and aid the management of a very complex disorder.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Practising and trainee psychiatrists, clinical specialist nurses, other mental health professionals, and interested GPs
Illustrations
9 line illustrations and 1 B&W photograph
Dimensions
Height: 180 mm
Width: 100 mm
Thickness: 6 mm
Weight
113 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-921988-9 (9780199219889)
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Raymond W. Lam
Depression
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03/2012
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Oxford University Press
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Content
1. Introduction; 2. Epidemiology and burden; 3. Pathogenesis; 4. Clinical features and diagnosis; 5. Clinical management; 6. Pharmacotherapy; 7. Somatic treatments; 8. Psychotherapy; 9. Special populations; 10. Appendix - sample rating scales