Description
Book SynopsisMajor Depressive Disorder (MDD) is one of the most prevalent psychiatric disorders, with a lifetime prevalence rate of roughly 20%. MDD is a leading cause of disability and premature death worldwide, leads to greater impairment in work functioning than other chronic medical conditions, and has an estimated annual cost of $210 billion in the US.
The proposed text is designed for mental health professionals and will present state-of-the-art treatment options that are used in the Depression Clinical and Research Program (DCRP) at the Massachusetts General Hospital. The text provides different treatment options so that providers can ‘think outside the box’ of conventional interventions. The introductory sections discuss general themes about diagnosing and treating depression. The major body of the book, however, consists of chapters organized under the topics of new medication, new psychotherapy, alternative treatments, and consideration of specific populations and how to modify interventions to best treat these patients. Each chapter begins with a case vignette to illustrate key characteristics of the disorder process or treatment and reviews the history, research support, and new advances of these topics. In addition, the chapters include a description of how to apply this topic in treatment and frequently asked questions and answers.
This book will be a unique contribution to the field. Existing guides focus on individual treatments of Depression, or include brief descriptions of interventions as a whole. The DCRP has consistently been a forerunner of clinical treatments for depression and often treats challenging cases of this disorder. This book will provide a practical and useful resource with wide applicability.
Trade Review“This guide presents the most up-to-date, cutting-edge pharmacological, non-pharmacological, somatic treatments and psychotherapeutic interventions for patients struggling with difficult-to-treat depression. … The strength of this book lies in the chapters describing more novel treatments, which even the most seasoned psychiatrists are not necessarily familiar with. This book will be of great use to clinicians at all levels of experience.” (Michael Easton, Doody's Book Reviews, April, 2019)
Table of ContentsForeword-MGH Guide to Depression
Jerrold Rosenbaum
Foreword-Introduction and Historical Perspective
Maurizio Fava
Preface – Benjamin G. Shapero, David Mischoulon, Cristina Cusin
Part 1 Severe and Comorbid Conditions
Chapter 1
Treatment-Resistant Depression
Cristina Cusin and Stefan Peyda
Chapter 2
Co-Occurring MDD and Problematic Alcohol Use
Paola Pedrelli and Kate H. Bentley
Part 2 Special Population Considerations
Chapter 3
Depression and Chronic Medical Illness: New Treatment Approaches
Trina E. Chang and Sean D. Boyden
Chapter 4
Culture and Depression: Clinical Considerations for Racial and Ethnic Minorities
Nhi-Ha Trinh and Taquesha Dean
Chapter 5
Early Onset of Depression During Childhood and Adolescence
Benjamin G. Shapero and Erica Mazzone
Chapter 6
Cross-Cultural Approaches to Mental Health Challenges Among Students
Xiaoqiao Zhang, Tat Shing Yeung, Yi Yang, Rohit M. Chandra, Cindy H. Liu, Dana Wang, Sukhmani K. Bal, Yun Zhu, Rebecca Nika W. Tsai, Zhenyu Zhang, Lusha Liu and Justin A. Chen
Chapter 7
Depression After Traumatic Brain Injury
Lauren B. Fisher, Garrett Thomas, Ryan A. Mace, and Ross Zafonte
Part 3 Medication Approaches
Chapter 8
Personalized Medicine
Simmie L. Foster, Samuel R. Petrie, David Mischoulon, and Maurizio Fava
Chapter 9
Depression, Antidepressants, and Sexual Functioning
Christina M. Dording and Sean D. Boyden
Chapter 10
Ketamine as a Rapid Antidepressant
Cristina Cusin
Chapter 11
Neuroactive Steroids and Depression
Karen K. Miller
Part 4 Psychotherapy Approaches
Chapter 12
Unified Protocol for Treatment of Depression
Kate H. Bentley, Laren R. Conklin, James F. Boswell, Benjamin G. Shapero, and Olenka S. Olesnycky
Chapter 13
Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy
Benjamin G. Shapero, Jonathan Greenberg, Paola Pedrelli, Gaelle Desbordes, and Sara W. Lazar
Chapter 14
The Role of Technology in the Treatment of Depression
Paola Pedrelli, Kate H. Bentley, Esther Howe, and Benjamin G. Shapero
Part 5 Alternative Treatment Approaches
Chapter 15
Supplements and Natural Remedies for Depression
David Mischoulon and Nadia Iovieno
Chapter 16
The Effects of Tai Chi and Qigong on Anxiety and Depression
Albert Yeung, Benjamin Campbell, and Jessie S. M. Chan
Chapter 17
Yoga as a Treatment for Depression
Maren Nyer, Regina Roberg, Maya Nauphal, and Chris Streeter
Chapter 18
Photobiomodulation
Marco Antonio Caldieraro and Paolo Cassano
