Author: SHUCHTER, STEPHEN R.; DOWNS, NANCY; ZISOOK, SIDNEY (1943-)
Title: Biologically informed psychotherapy for depression / Stephen R. Shuchter, Nancy Downs, Sidney Zisook
Description: New York : Guilford Press 1996. First Edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight. bright. clean and especially sharp-cornered.Physical description; xi. 224 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references and index. Contents; 1. Biological Models of Depressive Disorders: Historical Perspectives. Genetic Hypotheses. Neurotransmitter Hypotheses. Neuroreceptor Regulation Hypotheses. Neurohormonal Hypotheses. Circadian Rhythm Hypotheses. Kindling and Behavioral Sensitization. Anatomic Substrates. Psychopharmacological Treatment. 2. Changing Models of Psychopathology: Psychodynamic Models. Biological Models 3. The Symptoms of Depression: DSM-IV Criteria. Mood Symptoms. Vegetative Symptoms. Cognitive Symptoms. Suicidal Thoughts. 4. The Language of Depression: Effects of Depression on Interpersonal Relationships. Effects of Depression on Productive Capacities: Burnout. Impact of Depression on Identity and Self-esteem. Developmental Consequences of Depression. Depression in 'More' and 'Less' Healthy Personalities. 5. How to Conduct Biologically Informed Psychotherapy for Depression: General Considerations and Strategies and Strategies; Education; Psychodynamic Understanding in Depression; Coping Skills Exploration. Training. and Support; Work with Significant Others; Psychotherapy of Psychopharmacological Treatment; Managing the Suicidal Patient. 6. Treatment Planning. Design. and Conduct: Assessment. Structure of Treatment Sessions. Length and Frequency of Treatment Sessions. Conduct of the Psychotherapist. Transference and Countertransference Issues. 7. Comparison with Other Psychotherapies for Depression: Theoretical Constructs of Pathology and Etiology of Depression. Goals and Implementation of Psychotherapy. Techniques and Practices of Psychotherapy. the Psychotherapeutic Relationship. Limitations and Potentially Harmful Effects of Therapies for Depression. 8. Case Examples: Mary. Jim. Linda. Bill. Janet. Phillip. 9. Applications to Other Clinical Disorders: Anxiety Disorders. Mania/Hypomania. Schizophrenic Disorders. Comparison to CBT and IPT and Supportive Therapy. Index. Summary; This volume presents an integrated approach to the psychotherapy of patients with depressive disorders that incorporates state-of-the-art biological knowledge. The authors synthesize elements of psychoeducational. cognitive. and behavioral therapies. psychodynamic understanding. coping skills training. family therapy. and psychopharmacology into a cohesive treatment designed to prepare nonprescribing therapists of all disciplines to help people suffering from depressive illnesses live more effectively. Subjects; Depression. Mental — Treatment. Depression. Mental — Pathophysiology. Depression — Therapy. Psychotherapy — methods. Models. Biological. Psychotherapy ; Neurology & clinical neurophysiology. SELF-HELP / Mood Disorders / Depression. PSYCHOLOGY / Psychotherapy / General. MEDICAL / Psychiatry / General. Depression. Mental ; Treatment ; Psychotherapy ; Pathophysiology. ISBN: 1572300698. Weight in Kg appr.:

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