Sadness Or Depression

Author : Jerome C. Wakefield,Steeves Demazeux
Publisher : Springer
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2015-12-21
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9789401774239

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Sadness or Depression? by Jerome C. Wakefield,Steeves Demazeux Pdf

The World Health Organization states that depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide, and predicts that by 2030 the epidemic of depression raging across the world will be the single biggest contributor to the overall burden of disease of all health conditions. Yet this gloomy picture masks a number of paradoxes concerning the diagnosis and cultural interpretation of depression that appear to challenge the claimed prevalence rates on which it is based. This book’s essays by some of the world’s leading researchers and scholars on depression explores these anomalies in detail from multidisciplinary and multicultural perspectives, and in doing so reshapes the debate on the nature of depression that is currently under way in the US and abroad. At the book’s core is the exploration from the multiple perspectives of a key dilemma: is the epidemic of depression real or is it just apparent? In particular, could it be the result of criteria laid down in the official American classification system of mental disorders, the DSM, interacting with cultural changes to reshape our view of melancholy, pathologizing what were formerly normal symptoms of grief or intense sadness? The debate over the DSM's conception of depression has an international relevance, with the WHO’s upcoming revisions to its International Classification of Diseases requiring coordination with the DSM. This collection of perspectives has an unprecedented international dimension, as scholars from Europe and around the world join US academics to explore a central and controversial element of contemporary psychiatric diagnosis - and one that has enormous practical implications for the future of mental health care and how we view our emotions. The book’s accessible essays will make it useful to scholars, practitioners, and students across a wide range of disciplines.

Author : Tullio Giraldi
Publisher : Springer
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2017-08-08
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9783319576572

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Unhappiness, Sadness and 'Depression' by Tullio Giraldi Pdf

This book examines existing treatments, legislation and research methodology of depression and exposes their limitations, championing psycho-social support as an alternative. Depression, affecting 350 million people according to the World Health Organisation, is almost invariably diagnosed by the criteria of the American Psychiatric Association – a definition which encompasses those with normal emotional responses to stressful life events. Tullio Giraldi discusses recent developments in popular and academic dialogue related to the use of antidepressants and recent increases in depression diagnosis and laments the rise in prescribing antidepressants despite their links to suicide and unfulfilled promises of efficacy and safety. He argues that psychotherapy is a cost effective treatment devoid of drugs' adverse effects. This work presents psycho-social support as an alternative to antidepressants, particularly for less severe cases, and as a more effective strategy for coping with the emotional challenges of today’s global reality. Patients, students of medicine and psychology, and professionals of mental health will find this work valuable.

Author : American Psychiatric Association
Publisher : American Psychiatric Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2015-08-25
Category : Mental illness
ISBN : 0890425663

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DSM-5 Classification by American Psychiatric Association Pdf

This handy DSM-5(R) Classification provides a ready reference to the DSM-5 classification of disorders, as well as the DSM-5 listings of ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM codes for all DSM-5 diagnoses. To be used in tandem with DSM-5(R) or the Desk Reference to the Diagnostic Criteria From DSM-5(R), the DSM-5(R) Classification makes accessing the proper diagnostic codes quick and convenient. With the advent of ICD-10-CM implementation in the United States on October 1, 2015, this resource provides quick access to the following: - The DSM-5(R) classification of disorders, presented in the same sequence as in DSM-5(R), with both ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM codes. All subtypes and specifiers for each DSM-5(R) disorder are included.- An alphabetical listing of all DSM-5 diagnoses with their associated ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM codes.- Separate numerical listings according to the ICD-9-CM codes and the ICD-10-CM codes for each DSM-5(R) diagnosis.- For all listings, any codable subtypes and specifiers are included with their corresponding ICD-9-CM or ICD-10-CM codes, if applicable. The easy-to-use format will prove indispensable to a diverse audience--for example, clinicians in a variety of fields, including psychiatry, primary care medicine, and psychology; coders working in medical centers and clinics; insurance companies processing benefit claims; individuals conducting utilization or quality assurance reviews of specific cases; and community mental health organizations at the state or county level.

Author : David A. Karp
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 425 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2016-10-14
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780190260965

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Speaking of Sadness by David A. Karp Pdf

"Speaking of Sadness, based on fifty in-depth interviews, provides first-hand accounts of the depression experience while discovering clear regularities in the ways that personal identities are shaped over the course of an "illness career." The new edition of the book is highlighted by a thoroughly new and extensive introduction"--

Author : Allan V. Horwitz,Jerome C. Wakefield
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2007-06-18
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780195313048

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The Loss of Sadness by Allan V. Horwitz,Jerome C. Wakefield Pdf

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Author : Alan D. Wolfelt
Publisher : Companion Press
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2014-02-01
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781617221934

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The Depression of Grief by Alan D. Wolfelt Pdf

Recognizing that depression is a normal and natural component of grief, this compassionate guide helps mourners understand their depression, express it in healing ways, and know when they may be experiencing a more severe or clinical depression that would be eased by professional treatment. It proposes that grieving people do not necessarily need to be diagnosed with depression following the death of a loved one and guides them through exercises to express their depression in healthy ways. In a society where mourning and melancholia are often ignored, this book gives mourners the supported and reassurance necessary to understand and appreciate that their depression is a regular part of the grieving process.

Author : Marilyn Sargent
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 12 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Affective disorders
ISBN : UCR:31210024826867

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Depression by Marilyn Sargent Pdf

Author : Paul Keedwell
Publisher : Radcliffe Publishing
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781846190131

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How Sadness Survived by Paul Keedwell Pdf

Drawing on evolutionary psychology to argue that depression has a useful function, this book offers insight into the true nature of depression, its causes, consequences and possible benefits. It is fully referenced, with definitions for technical terms, and tables, illustrations and diagrams to aid comprehension.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 12 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Affective disorders
ISBN : MINN:30000009495643

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Seasonal Affective Disorder by Anonim Pdf

Author : Committee on Nomenclature and Statistics American Psychiatric Association
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1952
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 059856893X

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Mental disorders : diagnostic and statistical manual by Committee on Nomenclature and Statistics American Psychiatric Association Pdf

Author : Glòria Durà-Vilà
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2017-01-19
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781784503130

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Sadness, Depression, and the Dark Night of the Soul by Glòria Durà-Vilà Pdf

Revealing a tension between the medical model of depression and the very different language of theology, this book explores how religious people and communities understand severe sadness, their coping mechanisms and their help-seeking behaviours. Drawing from her study of practicing Catholics, contemplative monks and nuns, priests and laypeople studying theology, the author describes how symptoms that might otherwise be described as pathological and meet diagnostic criteria for a depressive disorder are considered by some religious individuals to be normal and valued experiences. She explains how sadness fits into the 'Dark Night of the Soul' narrative - an active transformation of emotional distress into an essential ingredient for self-reflection and spiritual growth - and how sadness with a recognised cause is seen to 'make sense', whereas sadness without a cause may be seen to warrant psychiatric consultation. The author also discusses the role of the clergy in cases of sadness and depression and their collaboration with medical professionals. This is an insightful read for anyone with an interest in theology or mental health, including clergy, psychiatrists and psychologists.

Author : American Psychiatric Association
Publisher : American Psychiatric Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2021-09-24
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1955245185

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Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) by American Psychiatric Association Pdf

Author : Joan C. Borod
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 532 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2000-05-18
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780195114645

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The Neuropsychology of Emotion by Joan C. Borod Pdf

This comprehensive review of the neuropsychology of emotion and the underlying neural mechanisms, is divided into four sections: background and general techniques, theoretical perspectives, emotional disorders, and clinical implications.

Author : Janet M. Stoppard,Linda M. McMullen,Linda M McMullen
Publisher : NYU Press
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2003-05
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780814798003

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Situating Sadness by Janet M. Stoppard,Linda M. McMullen,Linda M McMullen Pdf

'Situating Sadness' sheds light on the influence of sociocultural factors, such as economic distress, child-bearing or child-care difficulties, or feelings of powerlessness which may play a significant role, and points to the importance of centext for understanding women's depression.

Author : David G. Fassler,Lynne Dumas
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1998-10-01
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781101165560

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Help Me, I'm Sad by David G. Fassler,Lynne Dumas Pdf

Until the early 1980s, there was no official diagnosis for depression in children. But children can, and do, become depressed. In fact, the National Institute of Mental Health now estimates that 2.5 million youngsters under eighteen have experienced clinical depression--and the real number may be higher still. "Help Me, I'm Sad" discusses how to tell if your child is at risk; how to spot symptoms; depression's link with other problems and its impact on the family; teen suicide; finding the right diagnosis, therapist, and treatment; and what you can do to help. For parents who have—or suspect they may have—depressed children, here is practical, easy-to-understand information from a compassionate and trustworthy source.