Diagnosis of Depression (Perspectives in Psychiatry) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0471928917 ISBN 13: 9780471928911

Publisher: Wiley, 1991

Synopsis

Perspectives in Psychiatry Volume 2 Diagnosis of Depression J.P. Feighner and W.F. Boyer Feighner Research Institute, San Diego, California, USA Depression is common, multifaceted and treatable. This book brings together a wide variety of views, methods and disciplines in the modern, symptom-orientated diagnosis of depression. Beginning with a historical overview and an epidemiological survey of depression, it includes important summaries of the rationale behind classifications such as ICD-10 and DSM-IV. It also reviews key areas such as masked depression, biological markers, recurrent brief depression and chronic resistant depression. This book focuses on a comprehensive and systematic global approach to the diagnosis of depression and will be of value to all psychiatrists and physicians with clinical or research interests in this subject. Perspectives in Psychiatry Series Advisors: O. Benkert (Germany) J.P. Feighner (USA) J.J. López-Ibor (Spain) S.A. Montgomery (UK) G.B. Cassano (Italy) D.G. Grahame-Smith (UK) J. Mendlewicz (Belgium) F. Rouillon (France) Volume 1: Selective Serotonin Re-uptake Inhibitors Edited by J.P. Feighner and W.F. Boyer ISBN 0 471 92890 9 1991 168 pp Volume 3: Long-term Treatment of Depression Edited by S.A. Montgomery and F. Rouillon ISBN 0 471 92892 5 due December 1991 approx 250 pp

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From the Publisher:

Presents diverse views, techniques and disciplines regarding the recent, symptom-oriented diagnosis of depression. Beginning with an epidemiological survey of depression and a historical overview, it covers important summaries of the rational behind psychiatric classifications, focusing on such key areas as recurrent brief depression, masked depression, biological markers and chronic resistant depression.

About this edition

• Publisher: Wiley
• Publication date: 1991
• ISBN 10: 0471928917
• ISBN 13: 9780471928911
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 214
• Editor: Feighner J. P., Boyer W. F.