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Author International Symposium "25 Years Weissenau Depression Unit" (2001 : Weissenau, Germany)

Title Perspectives in affective disorders / International Symposium "25 Years Weissenau Depression Unit," Weissenau, Germany, September 14-15, 2001 ; volume editor, W.P. Kaschka
Published Basel ; New York : Karger, 2002

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Description 1 online resource (vii, 203 pages) : illustrations
Series Advances in biological psychiatry, 0378-7354 ; v. 21
Advances in biological psychiatry ; v. 21. 0378-7354
Summary In this publication a comprehensive overview of the state of the art and future perspectives is given in the fields of basic research, diagnosis, therapy, suicide and relapse prevention, and psychiatric care regarding patients with affective disorders. Presented are decisive new developments which have been milestones in basic research or diagnosis, pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy of affective disorders. The contributions of renowned experts in the field include quantitative brain morphology and developments in genetics and neurochemistry. Special attention has been given to neuropharmacology, pharmacogenetics, electrophysiology, structural and functional neuroimaging of affective disorders as well as new therapeutic options in the field of psychotherapy. Moreover, important clinical issues such as modern aspects of preventing relapse, suicide and postnatal depression in mothers are discussed. Psychiatrists, psychotherapists, neurobiologists and students who participate in the treatment of patients with affective diseases will find this book valuable reading
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and indexes
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Subject Affective disorders -- Congresses
Depression, Mental -- Congresses
Biological psychiatry -- Congresses
Mood Disorders -- therapy
Biological Psychiatry -- methods
Psychotherapy -- methods
Psychotropic Drugs -- therapeutic use
Affective disorders
Biological psychiatry
Depression, Mental
Affektstörung -- Therapie -- Kongress -- Weissenau <2001>.
Genre/Form proceedings (reports)
Conference papers and proceedings
Conference papers and proceedings.
Festschriften.
Actes de congrès.
Form Electronic book
Author Kaschka, Wolfgang P
ISBN 9783318008647
3318008648