Mood Disorders: A Handbook of Science and Practice From Wiley

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This is a paperback edition of the highly successful Mood Disorders, first published in 2003.

The book is organised into three parts: Part I, Unipolar Depression; Part II, Bipolar Depression; and Part III, General Issues. Chapters in Parts I and II discuss classification, biological models, CBT and other treatment approaches for each disorder. Part II covers approaches to assessment, suicide and depression in older adults. The final chapter offers a summary and suggests new directions for research and practice.

* Advances in clinical understanding of diagnosis, pathophysiology, comorbidity and treatment are clearly presented
* Strong emphasis on a complex approach to mood disorders, with both psychological and biological perspectives on causes and treatment covered
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Addresses issues such as diagnosis, the relation of depression to bipolar disorder and psychotherapeutic treatments.

Product Details

* Amazon Sales Rank: #1475537 in Books
* Published on: 2006-01-18
* Number of items: 1
* Binding: Paperback
* 394 pages

Editorial Reviews

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"Inspired by the many developments occurring presently in the treatment of affective disorders (depression), Mood Disorders draws together the latest research findings and shows how they relate to practice. This book considers both new drugs and cognitive therapies that have been developed for unipolar depression and bipolar depression (manic depression). It also looks at psychosocial factors that may be important in the changing incidence of depression, e.g. the increase in suicide rates in young men. "

Book Info
Univ. of Edinburgh, UK. Offers an up-to-date summary of the latest theory and practice in unipolar and bipolar mood disorders. Focuses on innovations in both science and clinical practice and considers new pharmacological treatments as well as psychological therapies. Also addresses suicide and attempted suicide, depression, and more. For psychiatrists and psychologists.

From the Back Cover
'This Handbook gives an outstanding overview of the accomplishments to date and a sense of the excitement to come.' - Kay Redfield Jamison, Foreword

Mood Disorders: A Handbook of Science and Practice provides an up-to-date summary of the latest theory and practice in unipolar and bipolar mood disorders.

This comprehensive volume focuses on innovations in both science and clinical practice, and considers new pharmacological treatments as well as psychological therapies.

With contributions from the world's leading authorities on mood disorders, all clinical psychologists and psychiatrists in practice and training will find this book an authoritative reference tool.