Comparative Treatments of Depression

Comparative Treatments of Depression
By Mark A. Reinecke PhD, Michael R. Davison PsyD

Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
Number Of Pages: 528
Publication Date: 2002-06-15
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0826146813
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780826146816

Synopsis
This volume comprehensively compares and contrasts alternative models of and treatment approaches to clinical depression. Each contributor, a recognized expert in their modality, analyzes the same case and provides:
an overview of the treatment model
empirical evidence for both the model and treatment derived from it
treatment strategies and interventions, including termination issues, relapse prevention, and recommendations for follow-up care
Among the 12 approaches presented are Object Relations, Cognitive Therapies, Schema-Focused, Couple and Family, Integrative Psychotherapy as well as Psychopharmacology. A significant contribution to this volume is the chapter on cultural considerations for understanding, assessing and treating depression.
Booknews
American mental health researchers compare and contrast alternative models of depression and forms of treatment for it. The topics include points of convergence and divergence, cultural considerations, individual psychology, object relations, behavioral therapy, cognitive therapies, interpersonal psychotherapy, integrative conceptualization and treatment, and the psychopharmacology of major depression. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR


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