Description: Depression : A Very Short Introduction, Paperback by Scott, Jan; Tacchi, Mary Jane, ISBN 0199558655, ISBN-13 9780199558650, Used Good Condition, Free shipping in the US What is depression? What is bipolar disorder? How are they diagnosed and how are they treated? Can a small child be diagnosed with depression and treated with antidepressants - and should they be?
Covering depression, manic depression, and bipolar disorder, this Very Short Introduction gives a brief account of the history of these concepts, before focussing on the descriptions and understanding of these disorders today. Jan Scott and Mary Jane Tacchi look at the introduction of modern
treatments for people suffering from depression, recounting the stories behind the development and introduction of antidepressants and mood stabilizers. They examine the symptoms and signs of the different disorders, as well as the association between physical disorders and depression.
Exploring the importance of depression and bipolar disorder in society, they also look at the link between creativity and mood disorders. Scott and Tacchi conclude by discussing treatments and the future for those with depression.
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Book Title: Depression : a Very Short Introduction
Number of Pages: 160 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Topic: Psychopathology / Depression, General
Publication Year: 2017
Item Height: 0.3 in
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Psychology
Item Weight: 4.2 Oz
Item Length: 6.8 in
Author: Mary Jane Tacchi, Jan Scott
Book Series: Very Short Introductions Ser.
Item Width: 4.6 in
Format: Trade Paperback
