Understanding Depression, 2d ed.
2nd Edition
Published on 25. November 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
247 pages
978-0-7864-3542-5 (ISBN)
Description
Since the publication of the first edition in 1993, there have been important developments in the understanding of depression and in the treatment approaches. This new edition reflects these new realities, giving increased emphasis to the biological foundations of depression, the development of and wide use of antidepressant drugs, the shift in the means of dispensing these drugs from mental health professionals to primary care physicians, and the development of alternative medicine approaches to treatment.
Written in an easy-to-read manner, the book provides a wide-ranging picture of what is known about depressed moods and depression, from demographic, biological, and psychological aspects to methods of treatment and issues surrounding recurrence.
Written in an easy-to-read manner, the book provides a wide-ranging picture of what is known about depressed moods and depression, from demographic, biological, and psychological aspects to methods of treatment and issues surrounding recurrence.
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Edition
Second Edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Jefferson, NC
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Interest Age: From 18 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
tables, notes, bibliography, index
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
408 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7864-3542-5 (9780786435425)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Paul R. Robbins has held a number of research positions in the Department of Psychiatry at George Washington University Medical School, the National Institute of Mental Health, and the Public Health Service. He has published numerous papers in psychological and psychiatric journals, many books on psychology topics for general readers (and several novels). He lives in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Content
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Preface to the Second Edition
Introduction
1. Depressed Mood and Depression
2. Depression in the United States
3. The Biological Bases of Depression
4. A Psychological Perspective on Depression
5. The Roots of Depression: A Look at Childhood Experiences
6. Stress and Depression
7. Depression, Alcohol and Drugs
8. Coping with Depressed Feelings
9. Some Counsel for the Family and Friends of a Depressed Person
10. Seeking Professional Help: Changing Patterns
11. Antidepressant Drugs
12. Psychotherapy
13. Hospitalization for Depression and the Use of Electroconvulsive Therapy
14. Alternative Treatments for Depression
15. The Problem of Recurrence
16. Concluding Remarks
Chapter Notes
Bibliography
Index
Acknowledgments
Preface to the Second Edition
Introduction
1. Depressed Mood and Depression
2. Depression in the United States
3. The Biological Bases of Depression
4. A Psychological Perspective on Depression
5. The Roots of Depression: A Look at Childhood Experiences
6. Stress and Depression
7. Depression, Alcohol and Drugs
8. Coping with Depressed Feelings
9. Some Counsel for the Family and Friends of a Depressed Person
10. Seeking Professional Help: Changing Patterns
11. Antidepressant Drugs
12. Psychotherapy
13. Hospitalization for Depression and the Use of Electroconvulsive Therapy
14. Alternative Treatments for Depression
15. The Problem of Recurrence
16. Concluding Remarks
Chapter Notes
Bibliography
Index