Depression is ubiquitous but the number and range of physical and cognitive symptoms associated with major depressive disorder MDD means that many people do not present with emotional symptoms The high prevalence of MDD with other medical illnesses means that other health professionals and physicians must also recognize and manage clinical depression in their patients Part of the Oxford Psychiatry Library series Depression 3rd edition offers readers a succinct guide to the diagnostic and treatment issues that clinicians will encounter when working with patients with MDD Offering critical discussions on the latest research from DSM 5 and ICD 11 to the Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatments CANMAT guidelines Depression ensures readers are kept abreast of the latest research in concisely written chapters Each chapter begins with helpful key points and features up to date references for further reading In addition useful scales for assessing cognition and quality of life are included in the appendix including recommendations for the use of new scales such as the Perceived Deficits Questionnaire PDQ 5 Depression 3rd edition is an invaluable resource and quick reference for busy clinicians wanting to expand their knowledge of current research The book will appeal to clinical psychiatrists trainees specialist nurses general practitioners and other mental health professionals
