An in-depth and authoritative framework for clear understanding of the origins, development, and management of chronic depression, this timely reference examines biological, psychosocial, and combined approaches to the treatment of chronic depression-providing strategies to achieve remission, reduce relapse and recurrence, and manage treatment-emergent side-effects in long-term patient care.

The first text to provide an authoritative economic evaluation of the use of drugs in psychiatry, this offers pragmatic yet scientifically robust reviews of the pharmacoeconomic aspects of drug prescribing in order to improve clinical practice.

New findings have surfaced on the role of dopamine in the treatment of schizophrenia. This volume presents a review of those findings, first explaining the etiology of the disease and then profiling the action of antipsychotic drugs. The author presents all aspects of the pathophysiology and treatment of schizophrenia, including the imaging of dopamine systems in the brain. The text identifies gen

There are a number of books recently published on assessment scales for depression and anxiety. However, these books are generally more detailed than clinicians require, are specific to one or other condition, or involve specialty populations such as children or geriatrics. To meet the needs of clinicians treating patients with depressive and anxiety disorders, this volume aims to bring together e

Treating Depression Effectively: Applying Clinical Guidelines is designed to help clinicians put existing clinical guidelines on the management of depression to their best practical use.

Contains a series of scientifically tested cognitive-behavioural techniques to help you prepare your patient for the post-operative challenges of creating radically changed eating and lifestyle habits. This guide helps therapists prepare clients for weight loss surgery.

A presentation of a comparative analysis of the work of mental health social workers and community psychiatric nurses, an issue of importance because of "e;community care"e; and also important as much of their work territory overlaps. The findings are more favourable to social workers.

This book provides practical guidance of effective strategies for the importance of psychosocial interventions complementing the many psychopharmacological treatments available today, for use in both clinical settings and in the family context.

A thought-provoking handbook for practitioners, students and trainers in the mental health field. Addresses controversial issues and offers revealing insights and intelligent suggestions for all those involved with mental health.

This reference presents research and clinical developments in the field, presenting comprehensive, problem-focused approaches to psychodermatology. It offers a panoramic perspective of worldwide research efforts to improve the understanding and treatment of the psychodermatological patient.

Includes the information and materials necessary to implement a successful program for treating accident-related Post-traumatic Stress Disorder. Designed to be used in conjunction with its corresponding workbook, this therapist guide outlines a treatment program that includes cognitive restructuring, relaxation techniques, and exposure exercises.

This volume, based on presentations from the symposium on the health effects of alcohol held in Titisee, Germany, examines the physical and psychological consequences of alcohol use and abuse, and considers environmental and ethnic factors that lead to addiction and dependence. Discusses epidemiological studies that show the influence of light to moderate intake of alcoholic beverages on coronary