Depression

Depression, now recognized as a significant source of disability across the globe, is something many of us will be familiar with. This book explores the way people have discussed depression and examines how scientific understanding has led to ways to better appreciate and treat the condition.

Auteur

Gary Christopher, PhD, is a gerontologist working in the Centre for Innovative Ageing at Swansea University. His research focuses on memory and emotion regulation within the context of older adult mental health. He is particularly interested in dementia as an existential threat and ways to mitigate the impact.

Contenu

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 1. WHAT IS DEPRESSION? 2. DIAGNOSIS AND ASSESSMENT 3. MODELS OF DEPRESSION 4. THE COGNITIVE NEUROPSYCHOLOGY PERSPECTIVE 5. DEPRESSION, HEALTH, AND WELL-BEING 6. DEPRESSION ACROSS THE LIFESPAN 7. TREATMENT AND MANAGEMENT: PSYCHOLOGICAL 8. TREATMENT AND MANAGEMENT: BIOLOGICAL 9. CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS 10. POSTLUDE