The nature of depression : an updated review / Ahmed A. Moustafa.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Preface -- Part I: Recent topics on major depressive disorders -- Peripheral biomarkers in major depressive disorders -- Neural and genetic correlates of cognitive deficits in major depressive disorder -- The effects of antidepressants (SSRIs) on cognitive function in major depressive disorder -- The neural substrates of different depression symptoms: animal and human Studies -- Part II: The nature of depression in other disorders -- Depression in Parkinson's disease -- Anxiety, depression and migraine comorbidity: a literature review -- The interrelationship between alcoholism, depression, and anxiety -- The relationship between gambling and depression -- The nature of depression in bipolar disorder -- Part III: General topics on depression -- The relationships between social media use and factors relating to depression -- impulsivity and its relationship with anxiety, stress, and depression -- A review on depression following major life transitions.

Current research on depression argues that depression should no longer be viewed as a sigular psychiatric disorder but comorbid with other disorders and diseases. The Nature of Depression: An Updated Review provides clear connections between psychiatric and neurological disorders. Unlike prior books on depression, this book covers many neurological and psychiatric disorders, including Parkinson's disease, major depressive disorder, Alzheimer's disease, PTSD, addiction and anxiety disorder. In addition, this book covers different forms of depression, including transition-induced depression and the development of depression following major life events, including birth of a child, menopause and retirement. Key Features: Covers depression comorbidity with psychological and neurological disorders ; Reviews comorbidity with addiction, anxiety, trauma and psychosis ; Compares the symptoms of subclinical depression to major depression ; Discusses how stress and sleep impact depression ; Theorizes the path of depression following negative life transitions.--Publisher website.

Cataloging Notes: 20240409 AMIU-3094AMIU-3094