Depressive and Bipolar Disorders: Diagnosis, Neurobiology and Therapeutic Innovations offers a comprehensive reference on affective disorders, providing clinical practitioners with invaluable insights into recognition, diagnosis, and treatment strategies. Dr. Vázquez meticulously examines the complexities of major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder, shedding light on the challenges of distinguishing between these conditions, particularly when manic or hypomanic episodes are not readily apparent. From historical perspectives to the latest DSM criteria, this book thoroughly examines depressive disorders and the variability in their clinical course.
By highlighting mixed states and their implications for suicide risk, exploring the neurobiology and genetics underlying mood disorders, and discussing practical diagnostic tools and pharmacological interventions, this book equips readers with essential knowledge. Accessible language and comprehensive coverage make this an indispensable resource for healthcare professionals, offering insights that can profoundly impact individuals grappling with these challenging mental health conditions.
1. Chapter 1. Introduction - p. 1 2. Chapter 2. Types of depression - p. 11 3. Chapter 3. Unipolar and bipolar forms of depression - p. 23 4. Chapter 4. The elevated forms - p. 31 5. Chapter 5. The attenuated forms - p. 43 6. Chapter 6. Diagnostic and screening tools - p. 53 7. Chapter 7. Classic neurobiological theory of affective disorders: the neurotransmitters imbalance - p. 67 8. Chapter 8. Recent theories about the neurobiology of major depression - p. 79 9. Chapter 9. Neurobiology of bipolar disorders and mechanisms of action of mood stabilizers medications - p. 93 10. Chapter 10. Genetics of affective disorders - p. 107 11. Chapter 11. Suicide and affective disorders - p. 119 12. Chapter 12. Comorbidity with other psychiatric illness - p. 131 13. Chapter 13. Comorbidity with other medical conditions - p. 145 14. Chapter 14. Pharmacological treatment of major depression - p. 159 15. Chapter 15. Selecting an antidepressant - p. 175 16. Chapter 16. Mood stabilizers - p. 187 17. Chapter 17. Antipsychotic medications in affective disorders - p. 201 18. Chapter 18. Difficult to treat depression - p. 221 19. Chapter 19. No-pharmacological treatments for mood disorders - p. 237 20. Chapter 20. Mania and maintenance treatments of bipolar disorders - p. 255 21. Chapter 21. Treatment of bipolar depression - p. 265 22. Index - p. 277
Depressive and Bipolar Disorders: Diagnosis, Neurobiology and Therapeutic Innovations offers a comprehensive reference on affective disorders, providing clinical practitioners with invaluable insights into recognition, diagnosis, and treatment strategies. Dr. Vázquez meticulously examines the complexities of major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder, shedding light on the challenges of distinguishing between these conditions, particularly when manic or hypomanic episodes are not readily apparent. From historical perspectives to the latest DSM criteria, this book thoroughly examines depressive disorders and the variability in their clinical course.
By highlighting mixed states and their implications for suicide risk, exploring the neurobiology and genetics underlying mood disorders, and discussing practical diagnostic tools and pharmacological interventions, this book equips readers with essential knowledge. Accessible language and comprehensive coverage make this an indispensable resource for healthcare professionals, offering insights that can profoundly impact individuals grappling with these challenging mental health conditions.
1. Chapter 1. Introduction - p. 1 2. Chapter 2. Types of depression - p. 11 3. Chapter 3. Unipolar and bipolar forms of depression - p. 23 4. Chapter 4. The elevated forms - p. 31 5. Chapter 5. The attenuated forms - p. 43 6. Chapter 6. Diagnostic and screening tools - p. 53 7. Chapter 7. Classic neurobiological theory of affective disorders: the neurotransmitters imbalance - p. 67 8. Chapter 8. Recent theories about the neurobiology of major depression - p. 79 9. Chapter 9. Neurobiology of bipolar disorders and mechanisms of action of mood stabilizers medications - p. 93 10. Chapter 10. Genetics of affective disorders - p. 107 11. Chapter 11. Suicide and affective disorders - p. 119 12. Chapter 12. Comorbidity with other psychiatric illness - p. 131 13. Chapter 13. Comorbidity with other medical conditions - p. 145 14. Chapter 14. Pharmacological treatment of major depression - p. 159 15. Chapter 15. Selecting an antidepressant - p. 175 16. Chapter 16. Mood stabilizers - p. 187 17. Chapter 17. Antipsychotic medications in affective disorders - p. 201 18. Chapter 18. Difficult to treat depression - p. 221 19. Chapter 19. No-pharmacological treatments for mood disorders - p. 237 20. Chapter 20. Mania and maintenance treatments of bipolar disorders - p. 255 21. Chapter 21. Treatment of bipolar depression - p. 265 22. Index - p. 277
