Research in Mood Disorders: An Update (Psychiatry in Progress Series)

This book on depression critically reviews recent research results and advances in therapy techniques. Firstly, all the important new results concerning the course of affected psychoses are reviewed against a background of comprehensive genetic studies. The pathogenic findings provided the framework for presenting recent studies on chronobiology, neuroendocrinology and personality research. The second section of the book provides an overview of the most effective forms of clinical therapy for depressive disorders known to date. The focus here is on practical cognitive and pharmacological approaches to therapy, especially in the context of therapy resistance. Also featured are results concerning electroconvulsive therapy. This work is intended for clinicians who wish to improve their skills as therapists, and also for students and researchers wanting to keep up with advances in the most effective techniques. This volume appears under the auspices of the International PTD Committee.