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Depressive Disorders

By Mario Maj , Norman Sartorius

Book information

Publisher
Wiley
Year
2002
ISBN
9780470849651, 0-470-84965-7
LCC
RC537 .D4469 2002
Open Library ID
OL3747019M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
3 MB (2958755 bytes)
Series
WPA series, evidence and experience in psychiatry 1
Edition
2nd ed
Pages
501\501
Topic
Psychology
Library
mexmat
Time added
2009-07-20 03:45:11

Description

From Chapter 1 "Depression, like many other mental disorders, is characterised by the presence of a number of symptoms which are changeable over time. Among these symptoms are a depressed mood and a loss of interest; physical and cognitive changes may also occur. Because of difficulties in diagnosis (and varied criteria) only estimates in the global number of cases of depression can be made. Some estimates put it in front of chronic heart disease as a health problem and cause of death. This revised edition covers developments in diagnosis, theraphy, prognosis, economic evaluation and quality improvement. Provides accompanying commentaries by an outstanding line up of contributors. Covers developments in diagnosis, therapy, prognosis, economic evaluation and quality improvement. Provides an unbiased and reliable reference point.

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