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Book Detail
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Depression Sourcebook
Williams, Angela L., Ed.
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Previous ISBN (13): 9780780814981 Category: ConsHlth: Psychiatry
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Synopsis:
Depression, which is characterized by persistent sadness, hopelessness, trouble concentrating, fatigue, and changes in appetite and sleep habits, is one of the most disabling health problems in the world. It is also one of the most common. Recent statistics indicate around 17.3 million adults United States have experienced at least one major depressive episode in 2017, which represents 7.1 percent of all American adults. It is found that the prevalence of major episode is higher among adult females (8.7%) than in males (5.3%). A variety of factors, including genetics, biology, and environment, may contribute to the development of depression, but prompt diagnosis and treatment help those who suffer manage their symptoms and develop strategies for living with this chronic disease. Depression Sourcebook, Fifth Edition, offers basic information about the prevalence, symptoms, and strategies to manage depression. It explains about dysthymia, atypical depression, bipolar disorder, depression during and after pregnancy, depression with psychosis, and seasonal affective disorder. It examines the impact of depression among children, adolescents, college students, men, women, and older adults. Information about depression's diagnosis and treatment-including therapies, medications, and brain stimulation therapies-is provided, along with facts about alternative and complementary therapies used to improve depression symptoms. Strategies for managing depression are also discussed, along with information about the warning signs and prevalence of suicide. The book concludes with a glossary of related terms and a directory of resources for additional help and information. This book is divided into parts and chapters. Parts focus on broad areas of interest. Chapters are devoted to single topics within a part. Part I: Introduction to Mental Health Disorders and Depression defines depression and discusses how brain function plays a role in the developmen
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