Unipolar Depression: A Lifespan Perspective

by Ian M. Goodyer

Unipolar major depression is one of the most prevalent and serious of the mental health disorders. It can result in chronic mental and physical ill health, social difficulties and suicide. The disorder occurs across the lifespan; however, its characteristics and outcomes vary with the age of the sufferer. Children, adolescents, adults and the elderly may all present with a depressive illness but the characteristics, response to treatment and final...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0198510950
• ISBN13: 9780198510956
• Release Date: May 2003
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.3" x 8.5"