The British Medical Association Family Doctor Guide To Depression

Written by a specialist, this volume in the BMA FAMILY DOCTOR GUIDES has an authoritative and accessible text. It is completely up-to-date, including the latest advances in the diagnosis and treatment of depression and contains practical self-help advice, preventive measures and a list of useful addresses.

In clear, non-technical language, this guide explains the latest findings on depression, the complex mood disorder that affects nearly 17 million Americans each year. Illustrations throughout.

Without doubt, the rising incidence of depression in society is of growing concern to both the layperson and the professional. This is a wide-ranging introduction to the nature and origins of depression, and also the existing support framework. It covers topics including the sources and types of depression, medications and treatment, post natal depression, manic depression, self harm and suicide, CBT and case studies.

A practical text for general practitioners and primary healthcare workers, describing how to recognize and treat depressive illness. It covers the various types of depression and their causes, and suggested treatments, including medical, psychological, self-help and social methods.

A medical encyclopaedia which features information on screening, drug treatments and surgery with symptom charts to aid in the interpretation of symptoms. There is also an explanation of medical genetics and what they mean for your health and 2000 medical websites on every disorder.