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What is depression? What is bipolar disorder? How are they diagnosed and how are they treated? Can a small child be diagnosed with depression and treated with antidepressants - and should they be?Covering depression, manic depression, and bipolar disorder, this Very Short Introduction gives a brief account of the history of these concepts, before focussing on the descriptions and understanding of these disorders today. Jan Scott and Mary Jane Tacchi look at the introduction of modern treatments for people suffering from depression, recounting the stories behind the development and introduction of antidepressants and mood stabilizers. They examine the symptoms and signs of the different disorders, as well as the association between physical disorders and depression. Exploring the importance of depression and bipolar disorder in society, they also look at the link between creativity and mood disorders. Scott and Tacchi conclude by discussing treatments and the future for those with depression.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.Product Identifiers
PublisherOxford University Press
ISBN-139780199558650
eBay Product ID (ePID)201185986
Product Key Features
Number of Pages152 Pages
Publication NameDepression: a Very Short Introduction
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2017
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaClinical Psychology, Biological Psychology
AuthorMary Jane Tacchi, Jan Scott
SeriesVery Short Introductions
Dimensions
Item Height173 mm
Item Weight120 g
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorMary Jane Tacchi, Jan Scott