Depression In Adults: The Latest Assessment And Treatment Strategies

At any one time, between 5 and 15 percent of Americans suffer from clinical depression. What are the typical characteristics? What is the likelihood of recovery? What differentiates depression from other disorders? What environmental and biological influences may cause depression? What are the biological influences and treatments? What are the most effective treatments medication, psychotherapy, or both? You ll find easy-to-grasp answers to these and other questions plus pros and cons of different clinical strategies in this condensed resource. Plus: 6 differential diagnostic concerns 10 key suicide risk factors Evidence-based treatment algorithms for depression Typical presentations agitated or withdrawn 12 tools for evaluating suicide risk 16 depression assessment instruments Behavioral, cognitive, and group therapy guidelines First-, second-, and third-line medication treatments Alternative treatments, including ECT, St. John s Wort, and experimental therapies Suicide assessment and intervention strategies