This updated second edition covers the symptoms, possible causes, and the wide range of current treatments available for depression. Written by one of theworld's leading authorities on depression and suicide, this book will providea useful overview of depression for sufferers, their families/carers, and health care professionals. The term "depression" covers a wide spectrum of conditions ranging from mild despondency to melancholia, the very deepest form of depression. Natural despondency is not a disease but simply a part of life. Depression, however, is a common psychiatric illness that must be identified and treated in the same manner as other illnesses.Depression: The Facts, Second Edition provides a simple, yet comprehensive overview of depression for sufferers, their friends, and families. It contains case-study descriptions and can serve as a quick-reference for those with a medical background. It succinctly details the signs and symptoms of clinical depression, as well as the process of diagnosis and the different subtypes, including major depression, dysthymia, manic depression disorders, and seasonal affective disorder. The second partof the book covers the current understanding of the causes of depression, based on the scientific evidence. The book concludes with a review of treatment options and practical guidance on self-help in depression, as well as useful advice for family and friends.The main aim of this book is to reach those who need help and want to understand themselves and their condition more, in an easy-to-read format without an excess of medical terminology and statistics that may overwhelm the non-medically trained individual. All concepts have been broken down into bullet-pointsand sub-headings, to allow easy digestion of the concepts and information. This empowers the reader, and may ultimately prompt someone to seek help and support. INDICE: Preface Part 1 Symptoms of depression Sorrow and natural despondency Mood disorders Seasonal depressions Depression in childhood and adolescenceWomen, men, and depression The elderly and depression Physical illness, pain,symptoms, and depression Substance abuse and depression Eating disturbances and depression Anxiety and depression Sleep and depression Part 2 Causes of depression Biological theories on the causes of depression Psychological theoriesof depression Nature or nurture: what matters most? Part 3 Treatment of depression When to see a doctor and subsequent treatment Treatment with antidepressant medication Sexuality, depression, and antidepressant medication Electroconvulsive therapy and light therapy Psychological forms of treatment Advice to family members Self-help in depression Suicide and depression: when zest for life is gone
- ISBN: 978-0-19-960293-3
- Editorial: Oxford University
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 168
- Fecha Publicación: 17/11/2011
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés