Main description:

Guiding clinicians toward the most effective treatment regimens, this reference offers detailed coverage of the symptomatology, diagnosis, epidemiology, and etiology of depression. A must-have tool for anyone prescribing psychotropics or performing psychotherapy, this source expertly reviews research and clinical data regarding acute and long-term outcomes, combination therapies, neuroimaging, genetics, and pharmacologic and psychotherapeutic measures to stand as the most complete layout of practices in the management of depression.

Contents:

Epidemiology, Symptomatology, and Diagnosis. Etiology. Drug Development, Psychotherapy Development and Clinical Use. Depression: Treatment Outcomes with Acute Pharmacotherapy/Psychotherapy. Depression: Treament Outcomes with Long Term Maintenance Pharmacotherapy/Psychotherapy. Combining Drug Treatments to Achieve Remission. Combining Drug Treatments to Achieve Tolerability and Adherence. Using Psychotherapy and Psychopharmacology in Combination-Additive, Synergistic, or Neither? New Treatment Options for Depression. The Future