(Ebook) Depressive Disorders, Volume 1, Second Edition by Mario Maj ISBN 9780470849651, 9780470861660, 0470849657, 0470861665

(Ebook) Depressive Disorders, Volume 1, Second Edition by Mario Maj ISBN 9780470849651, 9780470861660, 0470849657, 0470861665

From Chapter 1 "Depression, like many other mental disorders, is characterised by the presence of a number of symptoms which are changeable over time." Among these symptoms are a depressed mood and a loss of interest; physical and cognitive changes may also occur. Because of difficulties in diagnosis (and varied criteria) only estimates in the global number of cases of depression can be made. Some estimates put it in front of chronic heart disease as a health problem and cause of death.This revised edition covers developments in diagnosis, theraphy, prognosis, economic evaluation and quality improvement. * Provides accompanying commentaries by an outstanding line up of contributors * Covers developments in diagnosis, therapy, prognosis, economic evaluation and quality improvement * Provides an unbiased and reliable reference pointContent: Chapter 1 Diagnosis of Depressive Disorders: A Review (pages 1–87): Professor Costas N. Stefanis and Dr Nicholas C. StefanisChapter 2 Pharmacological Treatment of Depressive Disorders: A Review (pages 89–160): Per BechChapter 3 Psychotherapies for Depressive Disorders: A Review (pages 161–232): Professor A. John Rush and Dr Michael E. ThaseChapter 4 Depressive Disorders in Children and Adolescents: A Review (pages 233–311): Dr Richard HarringtonChapter 5 Depressive Disorders in the Elderly: A Review (pages 313–400): Dr Edmond Chiu, Dr David Ames, Dr Brian Draper and Dr John SnowdonChapter 6 Costs of Depressive Disorders: A Review (pages 401–480): Dr Jerrold F. Rosenbaum and Dr Timothy R. Hylan