Depression Treatment Strategies and Management [Hardcover]

Guiding clinicians toward the most effective treatment regimens, this reference offers detailed coverage of the symptomatology, diagnosis, epidemiology, and etiology of depression. A must-have tool for anyone prescribing psychotropics or performing psychotherapy, this source expertly reviews research and clinical data regarding acute and long-term outcomes, combination therapies, neuroimaging, genetics, and pharmacologic and psychotherapeutic measures to stand as the most complete layout of practices in the management of depression.Epidemiology, Symptomatology, and Diagnosis. Etiology. Drug Development, Psychotherapy Development and Clinical Use. Depression: Treatment Outcomes with Acute Pharmacotherapy/Psychotherapy. Depression: Treament Outcomes with Long Term Maintenance Pharmacotherapy/Psychotherapy. Combining Drug Treatments to Achieve Remission. Combining Drug Treatments to Achieve Tolerability and Adherence. Using Psychotherapy and Psychopharmacology in Combination-Additive, Synergistic, or Neither? New Treatment Options for Depression. The Future