This book, written in the popular questions-and-answer format of the "YQA" series, gives succinct, accessible information enabling primary care doctors to understand and treat patients with all types of depression. Although primarily aimed at GPs, the book should also be of value to other professionals involved in the day to day care of depressed patients - psychiatric nurses, psychologists, and social workers. It may also be of value to patients and their families.
Indice testuale
1. Introduction 2. What is depression 3. Diagnosis of depression 4. Different types of depression 5. Depression in special groups 6. Depression and sleep 7. Depression and food 8. Depression and sex 9. Treatment of depression 10. Suicide and self-harm 11. Mental Health Assessment and the Mental Health Act 12. Appendices: useful organisations and websites 13. Further reading 14. List of abbreviations 15. Index
