Depression and Physical Illness
Depression and Physical Illness by Mary M. Robertson, published by Wiley-Blackwell on October 15, 1997, is a comprehensive exploration of the interplay between depressive disorders and various physical illnesses. This edition spans 564 pages and is presented in English. The book focuses on the presentation, assessment, aetiology, management, and prognosis of depression in the context of conditions such as AIDS, cancer, cardiovascular disease, and arthritis, making it a valuable resource for professionals involved in treating depression.
Readers will find a thorough examination of the psychological manifestations of general disease, as well as practical insights into the clinical management of depression across different life stages, including pregnancy, childhood, adolescence, and elderly life. The work is compiled by international authorities in the field, ensuring a well-rounded perspective on the psychosomatic aspects of medicine. This edition serves as an essential reference for those seeking to understand the complexities of depression in relation to physical health.
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Depression and Physical Illness, the sixth volume from the Perspectives in Psychiatry series, has been comprehensively compiled by international authorities in the field of depression. Concentrating on the presentation, assessment, aetiology, management and prognosis of depressive disorders in physical illnesses ranging from AIDS and cancer to cardiovascular disease and arthritis, this new work is essential reading for all those involved in the treatment of depression. The well-respected and experienced editors, Mary Robertson and Cornelius Katona have covered all aspects of the practical and clinical management of depression from pregnancy and childbirth, through childhood, adolescence and into elderly life.
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