Clinical Textbook of Mood Disorders

Allan Young · Marsal Sanches · Jair C. Soares · Mario Juruena

May 2024 · Cambridge University Press

About this ebook

Mood disorders affect around 1 in 5 people, but the diagnosis and management of these conditions can be challenging. This practical handbook presents a comprehensive overview of these disorders, as well as detailed guidelines for their treatment. The handbook takes a transdisciplinary approach to mood disorders, focusing not only on the biological aspects but also on psychosocial features of importance for optimal diagnosis and management. Content covers nosological considerations, historical aspects, peculiarities along the lifespan, and the associations between mood disorders and other conditions, with a focus on their implications for the optimal management of patients. Practical and evidence-based information is discussed on the role of guidelines related to treatment in selected population groups, including youth, the elderly, and women. With a practical, reader-friendly approach, this book will be invaluable for mental health professionals involved in the treatment of patients with mood disorders, including trainees from different mental health areas.

About the author

Professor Allan Young is the Chair of Mood Disorders and Director of the Centre for Affective Disorders in the Department of Psychological Medicine in the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience at King's College London.

Marsal Sanches is Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. He is also the Director of Research Education at The Menninger Clinic and an Associate Editor of the journal Debates in Psychiatry.

Jair C. Soares is Professor and Chair of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, Texas. He is a past president of the International Society on Affective Disorders, and the American Association for Chairs of Departments of Psychiatry.

Mario Juruena is Professor (Reader) in Translational Psychiatry at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, Centre for Affective Disorders, in the Dept. of Psychological Medicine at King's College London. He is also an Associate Editor for the British Journal of Psychiatry Open and the Journal of Affective Disorders.