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This volume offers coverage of the epidemiology, course, and outcome of depressive orders, taking into account current ideas, theories, and research results. The 26 contributions by psychologists and psychiatrists also describe promising models that explain vulnerability and risk for depression from both psychological and biological perspectives, as well as prevention and treatment strategies. Finally, they examine depression in various demographic groups (including culture and gender differences), depression in later life, and assessment and management of suicidality. Useful as a text for advanced undergraduate or graduate-level courses, and as a reference for mental health professionals. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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This comprehensive, state-of-the-art handbook synthesizes the full breadth of contemporary knowledge about depression. Bringing together leading depression researchers and clinical practitioners, the volume offers in-depth coverage of the epidemiology, course, and outcome of depressive disorders; current issues in classification, assessment, and diagnosis; vulnerability and risk factors; models of depression, including psychological and biological perspectives; and effective approaches to prevention and treatment. Described are current approaches to pharmacotherapy; advances in cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal, couple, and family treatments; and innovations in understanding and treating child and adolescent depression. Also addressed are culture and gender differences; depression in later life; and assessment and management of suicidality.
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