Adolescent depression : a guide for parents

Adolescent depression A guide for parents

Francis Mark Mondimore, 1953-

Book - 2002

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Subjects
Depression in adolescence.
Published
Baltimore, Md. : Johns Hopkins University Press 2002.
Language
English
Main Author
Francis Mark Mondimore, 1953- (-)
Physical Description
xiii, 287 p. : ill. ; 24 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. [263]-281) and index.
ISBN
9780801870583
9780801870651
  • Preface
  • Acknowledgments
  • Introduction
  • Part I. Symptoms, Syndromes, and Diagnosis
  • 1.. Depression: Some Definitions
  • Normal and Abnormal Moods
  • The Symptom of Depression
  • The Syndrome of Depression
  • Associated Symptoms of Depression
  • Mood Disorders: Real Illnesses
  • The Chemistry of Mood
  • 2.. Normal Adolescence and Depression in Adolescence
  • More on Symptoms
  • More on Adolescence
  • When Is Depression "Serious"?
  • 3.. The Mood Disorders of Adolescence
  • Psychiatric Diagnosis
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Dysthymic Disorder
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • More on Diagnosis
  • The Importance of Treatment
  • 4.. Mood Disorders: A Summary of Diagnostic Categories in the DSM
  • What Is the DSM?
  • A "Multiaxial" Diagnostic System
  • Mood Disorder Categories in DSM IV
  • Controversies in the Use of the DSM
  • Part II. Treatment
  • 5.. Medication Issues in Adolescence
  • Pharmaceuticals and the FDA
  • Dose Adjustments and Other Differences for Young People
  • How Psychiatric Medications Work
  • 6.. Antidepressant Medications
  • Tricyclic Antidepressants
  • Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors
  • Other New Antidepressants
  • Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors
  • Antidepressant Therapy: Some General Considerations
  • 7.. Mood-Stabilizing Medications
  • Lithium
  • Valproate (Depakote)
  • Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
  • Lamotrigine (Lamictal)
  • Other Mood Stabilizers
  • What Do Mood Stabilizers Treat?
  • 8.. Other Medications and Treatments
  • Antipsychotic Medications
  • Benzodiazepines
  • St. John's Wort
  • Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Fish Oil
  • Electroconvulsive Therapy
  • Other New Treatments
  • 9.. Counseling and Psychotherapy
  • The "Biology-Psychology" Split in Psychiatry
  • Is Psychotherapy Alone Sufficient?
  • Is Psychotherapy Always Necessary?
  • Matching the Psychotherapy to the Patient
  • Choosing a Therapy and a Therapist
  • The Psychiatrist-Psychotherapist: An Extinct Species?
  • Part III. Variations, Causes, and Connections
  • 10.. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
  • What is ADHD?
  • Treatment Issues
  • Mood Disorders and ADHD
  • 11.. Alcohol and Drug Abuse
  • Adolescent Substance Abuse
  • Alcohol Abuse
  • Marijuana Abuse
  • "Ecstasy" and "Club Drugs"
  • Mood Disorders and Substance Abuse
  • Treatment Issues
  • 12.. Eating Disorders
  • Anorexia Nervosa
  • Bulimia Nervosa
  • Understanding Eating Disorders
  • Mood Disorders and Eating Disorders
  • 13.. "Cutting" and Other Self-Harming Behaviors
  • Self-Mutilation
  • Adolescent Suicide
  • 14.. The Genetics of Mood Disorders
  • Genes, Chromosomes, and DNA
  • Genetic Diseases
  • What We Know
  • The Search Continues
  • Part IV. Getting Better and Staying Well
  • 15.. Strategies for Successful Treatment
  • Diagnosis, Diagnosis, Diagnosis
  • Choosing the Treatment Team
  • Eliminating Pathological Influences: Mood Hygiene
  • 16.. The Role of the Family
  • Recognizing Symptoms
  • Getting Involved in Treatment
  • Safety Issues
  • Arranging Hospitalization and Involuntary Treatment
  • Getting the Support You Need
  • 17.. Planning for Emergencies
  • Know Whom to Call for Help
  • Insurance Issues
  • More on Safety
  • 18.. Looking Ahead
  • Resources
  • Suggested Reading
  • Support and Advocacy Organizations
  • Internet Resources
  • Notes
  • Index
Review by Choice Review

Psychiatrist Mondimore has written other books on mood disorders, including one for patients and families; this one comprehensively guides parents of adolescents with depression. His goal is to help parents better understand the various forms of depression in adolescence. Part 1 addresses the normal and abnormal mood swings of adolescence, symptoms and diagnosis of depression, and why depression is frequently overlooked in teenagers. Part 2 focuses on treatment including various medications, electrical stimulation, and psychotherapies. Part 3 discusses related conditions, such as ADHD, eating disorders, and alcohol and substance abuse, which may complicate diagnosis and treatment. Part 4 provides strategies for successful treatment and minimizing relapses, the role of family in diagnosis and treatment, and planning for emergencies. The book concludes with a list of resources for the family. The author defines scientific terms as they are introduced and uses figures and tables to summarize and clarify information. Case studies are incorporated to illustrate specific content. Endnotes. ^BSumming Up: Recommended. General readers; lower-division undergraduate through graduate students; professionals. M. Auterman emerita, Augustana College (SD)

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