Stein (psychiatry, U. of Cape Town, South Africa) compiles 43 chapters by an international group of contributors detailing the symptomatology, epidemiology, pathogenesis, investigation, somatic intervention, psychotherapy, management, and subtypes of mood disorders. Chapters cover history and classification, rating scales, pathology, neurobiology, antidepressants and other medications, electroconvulsive therapy, depression, dysthymia, bipolar disorder, suicide, and seasonal affective disorder. Factors such as gender, culture, substance use, medical illness, personality, and sleep are discussed. The book is intended for psychiatric and medical practitioners, educators, students, and residents. Annotation © 2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

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