Depression A Very Short Introduction by Jan Scott, Mary Jane Tacchi

Depression A Very Short Introduction




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Writer: Jan Scott, Mary Jane Tacchi

Size: 1.74 MB

Pages: 149

Language: English

Genre: History

Format Pdf

Price: Free

Publish Date:1 January 2009





Define depression. Bipolar disorder: what is it? How are they identified and dealt with? This Very Short Introduction examines how these two illnesses have evolved through time and provides a brief history of each. Scott and Tacchi also talk about the impact mood illnesses can have on creative thinking.
This Very Short Introduction to depression, manic depression, and bipolar disorder provides a brief history of these ideas before concentrating on the current descriptions and understanding of these conditions. Jan Scott and Mary Jane Tacchi examine the creation and introduction of antidepressants and mood stabilisers as modern treatments for those who suffer from depression. They also discuss the history of these medications. Along with looking at the various disorders' symptoms and warning indications, they also look at the link between medical illnesses and depression. In addition to examining the significance of depression and bipolar illness in society, they also examine the connection between mood disorders and creativity. The final discussion between Scott and Tacchi is on depression therapies and the future.