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The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that more than 21% of U.S. adults will experience a mood disorder at some point in their lives and 31% will experience an anxiety disorder. Yet despite the large number of individuals who are impacted, mental health diagnosis and treatment of these disorders can be bewildering for patients and their families alike. That's why the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) developed the Patient Guide to Mood and Anxiety Disorders, designed to empower patients and their support networks in their quest for wellness.
Structured into six sections, each offering invaluable insights and tools, the book features:
• A thorough description of
various mental health disorders—including major depressive disorder, bipolar
disorder, social anxiety disorder, and others—that bridges the gap between
professional diagnosis and patient comprehension.
• A concise summary of
evidence-based treatments for specific disorders that will help guide
informed decisions toward optimal treatment paths.
• A detailed,
chapter-by-chapter analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration–approved
medications for psychiatric disorders as well as new medications in
development.
• An exploration of neuromodulation therapies, including
electroconvulsive therapy, vagus nerve stimulation, deep brain stimulations,
and transcranial magnetic stimulation.
• A comprehensive review of
evidence-based psychotherapies such as cognitive-behavioral therapy,
dialectical behavior therapy, and others for treatment of conditions such as
postpartum depression, posttraumatic stress disorder, and
obsessive-compulsive disorder.
• An examination of emerging treatments
such as psychedelics and virtual reality therapy; discussion of caring for
special patient populations, including pregnant patients, children, and
elderly patients; and an overview of treatment settings, such as inpatient,
residential, and community outpatient care.
With case vignettes that illustrate important information, a multitude of easily referenced tables, and suggested readings for further exploration, Anxiety and Depression Association of America Patient Guide to Mood and Anxiety Disorders provides readers with the knowledge and tools to make informed decisions and embark on a journey toward lasting wellness.
Charles B. Nemeroff, M.D., Ph.D., is Matthew P. Nemeroff Professor and Chair in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and Mulva Clinic for the Neurosciences and Director of the Institute of Early Life Adversity Research at Dell Medical School in The University of Texas at Austin in Austin, Texas
W. Edward Craighead, Ph.D., ABPP, is J. Rex Fuqua Professor and Endowed Chair and Vice Chair of Child, Adolescent, and Young Adult Division in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences in the Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia; he is also Professor in the Department of Psychology at Emory University.
Introduction
Chapter 1. The Disorders
Chapter 2.
Treatment of the Disorders
Chapter 3. The Treatments -
Pharmacological
Chapter 4. The Treatments - Neuromodulation
Chapter
5. The Treatments - Psychological
Chapter 6. Special Populations and
Special Topics