Depression and Its TreatmentAmerican Psychiatric Press, 1992 - 157 pages This concise, well-organized volume answers common questions about depression and available treatment techniques for people being treated for depression, those considering treatment, their families and friends, and practitioners. Written in an easy-to-follow question-and-answer format, this book walks the reader through the maze of the latest information available on this far-reaching medical problem. The authors present detailed analyses of the effectiveness of all available treatments--from psychotherapy to medicine to exercise. |
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Page 49
... medications for different kinds of depression await further carefully controlled studies . At present , our un ... depression . 1 Antidepressant Medications Introduction Antidepressant medications are the cornerstone of 49 Psychotherapy.
... medications for different kinds of depression await further carefully controlled studies . At present , our un ... depression . 1 Antidepressant Medications Introduction Antidepressant medications are the cornerstone of 49 Psychotherapy.
Page 52
... medications or other treat- ments . A thorough history is essential and a physical examina- tion and laboratory ... antidepressant medications are available . Tricyclic antidepressants and newer drugs with dif- ferent chemical structures but ...
... medications or other treat- ments . A thorough history is essential and a physical examina- tion and laboratory ... antidepressant medications are available . Tricyclic antidepressants and newer drugs with dif- ferent chemical structures but ...
Page 88
... medications would be ex- pected . Infrequently , vitamin B6 ( pyridoxine ) deficiency may be a factor in causing depression , usually in women taking oral ... antidepressant medications ? Blood levels 88 Depression and Its Treatment.
... medications would be ex- pected . Infrequently , vitamin B6 ( pyridoxine ) deficiency may be a factor in causing depression , usually in women taking oral ... antidepressant medications ? Blood levels 88 Depression and Its Treatment.
Contents
What Is Depression? | 1 |
Questions About Depression | 15 |
Depressed? | 25 |
Copyright | |
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