(Clinical Psychology: A Modular Course) 3rd Edition
by Constance Hammen (Author), Ed Watkins (Author)
Depression provides a valuable and
accessible resource for students, practitioners, and researchers
seeking an up-to-date overview and summary of research-based information
about depression. With the help of clinical examples, the authors
present chapters covering the hypothesized causes of depression,
including genetic and biological factors, life stress, family, and
interpersonal contributors to depression.
The third edition
extensively updates prior coverage to reflect advances in the field. The
presumed causes of depression from both a biological perspective as
well as from social and cognitive perspectives are explored in detail.
Two chapters explore the most recent developments in pharmacological and
biological interventions and in psychological treatments, as well as
the prevention of depression. This new edition includes updated
discussion about challenges in research, including heterogeneity and
diagnosis of depression and proposed solutions, as well as the efficacy
and availability of treatments.
Authored by experts in the field who are active researchers and clinicians, Depression
provides a state-of-the-art primer for final year undergraduate and
postgraduate students, clinicians, professionals, and researchers
seeking a broad reference task that critically evaluates research into
depression.
