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Depression and physical illness

edited by M.M. Robertson and C.L.E. Katona

(Perspectives in psychiatry, v. 6)

J. Wiley, c1997

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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Description

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.

Table of Contents

Partial table of contents: DEPRESSION AND PHYSICAL ILLNESS: GENERAL ISSUES. Assessing Depression in the Context of Physical Illness (F. Creed). Managing the Psychiatry/Primary Care Interface (A. Lobo & R. Campos). Parasuicide in the General Hospital Setting (P. Carey). Depression in Doctors (J. Firth-Cozens). DEPRESSION AND PHYSICAL ILLNESS IN RELATION TO THE LIFE CYCLE. Depession in Pregnancy and Childbirth (S. Barry). Depression in Elderly People with Physical Illness (Z. Walker & C. Katona). DEPRESSION AND SPECIFIC PHYSICAL CONDITIONS. Depression and AIDS (M. Maj). Depression and Gastrointestinal and Liver Disorders (G. Lloyd). Depression and Substance Misuse (S. Cox & E. Finch). Depression in Palliative Care (N. Swire & R. George). Depression and Hypochondriasis (G. Jackson). Index.

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