Review
"This book is a significant step forward in the understanding of dysthymia and other chronic depressions." --"Journal of Clinical Psychiatry"
"This valuable collection of chapters places the last 15 years of affective disorder research and clinical practice in a wonderful perspective....the distinguished group of contributors provide a lively debate on nosological and treatment issues, a debate that continues to this date." --"American Journal of Psychiatry"
"The book will be especially illuminating to clinicians who are not aware of how greatly the conceptualization of chronic depression has changed in recent years....For anyone contemplating research on chronic depression, as well as for clinicians, this book is an excellent place to start." --"Child & Family Behavior Therapy"
"The text displays a broad grasp of psychotherapy and epidemiology, and a sophisticated application of medication that gives hope for improved treatment efficacy. The work is strengthened by the expertise of the international researchers and clinicians whose contributions Akiskal and Cassano have compiled." --"Readings"
Product Description
This book reviews what is currently known about the nature and classification of specified chronic-depressive sub-types. Implications are given for disorders that were believed to be beyond somatotherapy.
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