Mood Disorders (eBook)

Professor Eric J. L. Griez, Maastricht University, Department of Psychiatry & Neuropsychology, Maastrich, The Netherlands.

Preface (Griez).

Introduction (van Praag).

Part I: Epidemiology/Genetics.

1 The Epidemiology of Mood Disorders (Jacobi et al).

2 Genetics of Mood Disorders (Serretti).

Part II: Syndromes and Nosology of Mood Disorders.

3 Unipolar Depression (Faravelli et al).

4 Bipolar Disorder (Tondo).

5 Subthreshold Mood Disorders (Pini et al).

6 Suicidal Behaviour (de Leo and Spathonis).

Part III: Underlying Mechanisms.

7 Neurobiology of Depression (Cowen).

8 Stress and Depression: The Inflammatory Hypothesis (van
West el al).

9 Brain Imaging in Affective Disorders (Malizia).

Part IV: Treatment.

10 The Treatment of Depression (Hale).

11 Psychological Treamtent of Depression (Roelofs and
Muris).

12 Treatment-Resistant Mood Disorders: From Diagnosis to
Treatment (Souery et al).

13 Brain Stimulation in Depression (Schlaepfer and
Kosel).

Part V: Research Issues and Debates.

14 Potential Targets for the Treatment of Depressive
Disorders (Rollema and Sprouse).

15 Sleep Research and Affective Disorders (Wilson and
Nutt).

16 Implementing Clinical Trials (Cosci and Faravelli).

17 Mood and Anxiety Disorders - A Diagnostic Pleonasm?
(van Praag).

18 At the Interface of Depression and Anxiety: Comorbidity
and Concepts (Overbeek and Griez).

Index.

"...the chapters...are well-written, solid descriptions of
specific topical areas of mood disorders..."
(PscyCRITIQUES, July 26, 2006)

"...few [publications on mood disorders] are as thorough and
as well written as this excellent book...this book should be
required reading for all psychiatrists and psychiatry
residents..." (Doody's Health Services)