Description
Book SynopsisThis book argues that the current model for describing the mood disorders causes problems in diagnosis and management. The authors present an alternative approach to defining and managing the full range of depressive disorders.
Trade Review'What I found particularly refreshing about this book was the brio with which it was written … the attitude and approach displayed by the authors of this volume are surely a hopeful prognostic sign for future research in depression.' Allan Y. Young, The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists
'… these chapters … discuss the ideal attributes of a therapist and provide easily understandable case vignettes illustrating the personality disorders, [therefore] they are especially appropriate for students of psychiatry and psychology; some patients might find them a useful resource. They provide an easy-to-understand outline that would be helpful to a wide audience.' The Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease
'It's all good stuff and gets you thinking, especially about 'what is the illness I see before me, what is its likely natural history, why and how is the best way to treat it?'' Australia and New Zealand Association of Psychiatrists in Training
'… this is a well-written book and the regular use of summary boxes and case vignettes makes it highly readable. The research expertise and clinical experience of the authors come across strongly and will make the book particularly attractive to clinicians. The provocative nature of the first section will cause many to challenge their view of depression. This book is highly recommended.' Journal of Psychosomatic Research
Table of ContentsAcknowledgements; Introduction; Part I. The Current Model for Depressive Disorders and its Impact on Clinical Management: 1. A declaration of independence; 2. Defining and diagnosing depression; 3. Depression sub-typing: independence and interdependence; Part II. The Diagnosis and Management of Psychotic and Melancholic Depression: 4. Management of melancholic depression; 5. Management of psychotic depression; 6. Bipolar melancholic/psychotic depression; 7. Our model of non-melancholic depression; 8. Self-esteem; 9. Personality style and functioning; 10. Identifying the constructs to non-melancholic depression - stress; 11. Resilience and vulnerability; 12. Psychological interventions for non-melancholic depression; Part III. Modelling and Managing the Non-Melancholic Depressive Disorders: 13. Acute stress-related non-melancholic depression; 14. Acute stress-related non-melancholic depression: 'key and lock' mode; 15. Chronic stress-related non-melancholic depression; 16. The perfectionist personality style and non-melancholic depression; 17. Irritability and non-melancholic depression; 18. Anxious worrying and non-melancholic depression; 19. Social avoidance and non-melancholic depression; 20. Personal reserve and non-melancholic depression; 21. Rejection sensitivity and non-melancholic depression; 22. Self-focussed personality style and non-melancholic depression; 23. Self-criticism and non-melancholic depression; 24. Natural and alternative treatments for non-melancholic depression; Appendix 1. The DMI-18 and the DMI-10; Appendix 2. The core system of measuring psychomotor disturbance; Appendix 3. The temperament and personality (T&P) measure.
