Depression is a mood disorder that affects one in ten Americans in
any given year. At one time too stigmatized to be mentioned in
polite conversation, depression is now discussed frankly in the
media, and advertisements for drug therapy appear everywhere. The
third edition of this widely acclaimed book reflects changes in how
mood disorders are thought about, and how they are treated.
Dr. Francis Mark Mondimore, author of the best-selling book
Bipolar Disorder: A Guide for Patients and Families, here explains
depression -- its causes and symptoms, and its treatment. He
discusses depression in all age groups and in both sexes, as well
as bipolar disorder, seasonal affective disorders, and depression
that accompanies illness. This edition encompasses more than a
decade of new research, advances in pharmacology, and changes in
public perception.
The past ten years have seen the release of new forms of the
major antidepressants as well as other promising new avenues in
pharmaceutical treatments. For example "atypical" or "second
generation" antidepressants, such as venlafaxine and duloxetine,
provide different ways of manipulating the chemical systems in the
brain concerned with mood. And there have been significant advances
in the use of MAO inhibitors, now available in patch form.
Dr. Mondimore reviews these and other pharmacological therapies
as part of a comprehensive approach to treatment that includes
psychotherapy, family and community support, and lifestyle changes.
Full of information compassionately presented, this guide provides
hope and help to patients and their families.
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