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Modelling and Managing the Depressive Disorders: A Clinical Guide

By Gordon Parker , Vijaya Manicavasagar

Book information

Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Year
2005
ISBN
0521671442, 9780521671446, 9780511130458
Google Books ID
11Djt6GJfvYC
Open Library ID
OL7751234M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
10 MB (10822982 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
261\261
Orientation
yes
Scanned
no
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

The DSM and ICD mental illness classificatory systems define mood disorder as essentially a single condition varying only by severity. Gordon Parker and Vijaya Manicavasagar expose the weaknesses in the existing models, and describe a new approach to sub-typing and managing depression based on there being some specific defined manifestations, including melancholia and psychotic depression, as well as versions of the condition highly dependent on life stresses and personality styles. They argue that depression can exist as a disease, a disorder, a syndrome and a normal reaction, and it therefore requires a multi-modal approach to conceptualization and management.

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