Depression and physical illness are intimately related. Depressed
mood is thought to contribute to the development and progression of
some illnesses, while physical illness can in turn increase the
risk of depression. This book provides a critical overview of the
evidence linking depression with several major health conditions,
including coronary heart disease, diabetes, cancer, chronic pain,
disability, chronic fatigue and obesity. It also explores the
biological and behavioural processes underlying the association,
discussing the role of neuroendocrine, immunological and
inflammatory pathways, and the relationship between depression and
health behaviours such as smoking, physical activity and adherence
to medical advice. It combines a thorough analysis of the clinical,
biological and epidemiological data with guidance to health
professionals and patients on how to manage depression in people
suffering from physical illness, pointing the way to an integrated
approach to health care.
General
Imprint: |
Cambridge UniversityPress
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
October 2006 |
First published: |
2007 |
Editors: |
Andrew Steptoe
|
Dimensions: |
244 x 170 x 22mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
434 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-521-60360-7 |
Categories: |
Books >
Medicine >
Other branches of medicine >
Psychiatry
|
LSN: |
0-521-60360-9 |
Barcode: |
9780521603607 |
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