Understanding Depression, 2d ed.

Paul R. Robbins has held a number of research positions in the Department of Psychiatry at George Washington University Medical School, the National Institute of Mental Health, and the Public Health Service. He has published numerous papers in psychological and psychiatric journals, many books on psychology topics for general readers (and several novels). He lives in Silver Spring, Maryland.

• Table of ContentsAcknowledgments      Preface to the Second Edition      Introduction      1. Depressed Mood and Depression      2. Depression in the United States      3. The Biological Bases of Depression      4. A Psychological Perspective on Depression      5. The Roots of Depression: A Look at Childhood Experiences      6. Stress and Depression      7. Depression, Alcohol and Drugs      8. Coping with Depressed Feelings      9. Some Counsel for the Family and Friends of a Depressed Person      10. Seeking Professional Help: Changing Patterns      11. Antidepressant Drugs      12. Psychotherapy      13. Hospitalization for Depression and the Use of Electroconvulsive Therapy      14. Alternative Treatments for Depression      15. The Problem of Recurrence      16. Concluding Remarks      Chapter Notes      Bibliography      Index

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