Rapid Reference to Depression
Rapid Reference Series
Published on 30. July 2002
Book
Paperback/Softback
100 pages
978-0-7234-3269-2 (ISBN)
Description
"Rapid Reference to Depression" will provide the reader with authoritative and accessible information from a clinical expert in the field, to assist with treatment decisions. Each title in the new "Rapid Reference" series provides standard core content (epidemiology - management/ therapy) combined with the additional information, such as FAQs and patient organisations, needed by the GP to provide effective patient care. They also include drugs listings, clinical trials, information on future developments and web site listings to keep the reader up to speed with new developments and to extend their knowledge of the disease area. With patients becoming better informed about the nature and management of their conditions, "Rapid Reference" is a timely new series that offers GPs easy access to the best information for patient care and management.
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Health Sciences
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
85 ills.
Dimensions
Height: 152 mm
Width: 102 mm
Weight
120 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7234-3269-2 (9780723432692)
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Content
INTRODUCTION Historical background Public perception/Stigma Recognition Inadequate treatment Impact - disability - quality of life - socio-economic consequences EPIDEMIOLOGY AND COURSE Prevalence - gender differences Suicide risk Long-term outcome Relapse/recurrence Factors influencing course of illness AETIOLOGY Genetic Biochemical Psychosocial DIAGNOSIS Diagnostic criteria (ICD-10; DSM-IV) - Major Depressive Disorder - Mixed Anxiety/Depression - Dysthymia - Depressive subtypes i.e. atypical depression, seasonal affective disorder Improving recognition - Depressive illness versus existential unhappiness - Physical illness/somatic symptoms masking depression -Dual diagnosis - Ethnic/cultural factors Practical tips Case histories Assessing suicide risk MANAGEMENT Psychosocial interventions Cognitive/behavioural therapy Interpersonal psychotherapy Psychodynamic psychotherapy "Counselling" Psychoeducation Pharmacological treatment Antidepressant drug groups - mode of action - efficacy - side effects/safety - pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic issues Choice of antidepressant Improving compliance Duration of treatment Switching or discontinuing antidepressants When to refer to specialist FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS REFERENCES INDEX