Melancholia: the diagnosis, pathophysiology and treatment of depressive illness
Auteur :
Taylor, Michael Alan / Fink, Max
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9780521131247
Date de publication :
11 févr. 2010
Dimensions :
24,4 x 17,0 x 2,9 cm
Poids :
890 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
This book provides a comprehensive review of melancholia as a severe disorder of mood, associated with suicide, psychosis, and catatonia. The syndrome is defined with a clear diagnosis, prognosis, and range of management strategies. It challenges accepted doctrines and describes melancholia as a treatable and preventable mental illness.