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Record Nr.

UNINA9910779228603321

Autore

Richards C. Steven

Titolo

Depression [[electronic resource] ] : a primer for practitioners / / Steven Richards & Michael G. Perri

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Thousand Oaks, Calif. ; ; London, : SAGE, 2002

ISBN

1-4522-2939-2

1-4522-6273-X

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (xiv, 284 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

PerriMichael G

Disciplina

616.8527

Soggetti

Depression, Mental

Depressed persons

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. 223-259) and indexes.

Nota di contenuto

Cover; Contents; Preface; PART I: Depression: Symptoms and Theories About Therapies; 1 - The Symptoms, Signs, and Diagnosis of Depression; 2 - Theories About Therapies for Depression; PART II: Depression Across the Life Span; 3 - Depression in Children; 4 - Depression in Adolescents; 5 - Depression in Adults; 6 - Depression in Older Adults; PART III: Comorbid Conditions and Other Symptoms, Signs, and Problems Associated With Depression; 7 - Additional Psychiatric Disorders and Severely Distressed Close Relationships Associated With Depression

8 - Chronic Health Problems Associated With DepressionPART IV: Treatment of Depression; 10 - Psychotherapy; 11 - Pharmacotherapy; 12 - Relapse Prevention; References; Author Index; Subject Index

Sommario/riassunto

This title provides an introduction or refresher in depression that is research-based yet accessible, practical, and easy to read and consult.