Overview

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.

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Author:   Paul R. Robbins
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint:   McFarland & Co Inc
Edition:   2nd Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.331kg
ISBN:  

9780786435425

ISBN 10:   0786435429
Pages:   247
Publication Date:   25 November 2008
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock  
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Table of Contents

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     

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Author Information

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.

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