Depression 101

This reader-friendly guide offers a comprehensive survey of the various depressive disorders, outlining their course, etiology, and treatment options. Covering the full range of depression, the book incorporates a transdisciplinary and lifespan approach, examining how depressive disorders affect people of different ages at various stages of development. The text also details the theoretical distinctions between unipolar and bipolar disorders, and discusses the various risk factors, cultural considerations, and misconceptions associated with depression and other mood disorders. Intended for students of psychology, the text reflects the recent changes in diagnoses as provided in DSM-5. Annotation ©2014 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)