ABC of Anxiety and Depression

ABC of Anxiety and DepressionIntroducing the comprehensive guide, 'ABC of Anxiety and Depression.' This essential resource delves into the accurate assessment, effective treatment, and management strategies for individuals facing anxiety and depression, particularly within the primary care setting. Written by experts and published by John Wiley & Sons, this book offers invaluable insights suitable for healthcare professionals, including general practitioners, family physicians,

Introducing the comprehensive guide, 'ABC of Anxiety and Depression.' This essential resource delves into the accurate assessment, effective treatment, and management strategies for individuals facing anxiety and depression, particularly within the primary care setting. Written by experts and published by John Wiley & Sons, this book offers invaluable insights suitable for healthcare professionals, including general practitioners, family physicians, psychologists, and nursing students. With 88 pages of practical information, it begins with a nuanced introduction to anxiety and depression, exploring their presentation across various patient demographics: from children and young adults to older adults and those experiencing antenatal or postnatal challenges.

Understanding that anxiety and depression often coexist with chronic illnesses, this guide presents treatment options and management tactics tailored to each unique context. Discover best practices in psychological therapies, pharmacological interventions, and social support strategies to enhance patient care. Special case studies reveal the complexities and intricacies involved in managing these common mental health disorders, underscoring the importance of a holistic approach.

Moreover, the book emphasizes the well-being of practitioners, equipping health professionals not only to care for patients but also to maintain their own mental health. ABC of Anxiety and Depression is a pertinent resource for anyone involved in supporting individuals dealing with anxiety and depression, as well as a foundational text for students pursuing careers in health care.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781118780794. Year: 2014. Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK).

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781118780794
Year: 2014
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 88


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ABC of Anxiety and Depression is a practical guide to the assessment, treatment and management of patients with anxiety and depression as they commonly present in primary care.It begins with an introduction to views on the understanding of anxiety and depression. The following chapters cover how anxiety and depression present in different patient groups such as children and young people, adults, older people and during antenatal/postnatal periods. It then addresses anxiety and depression as comorbidities with chronic illness, and within special populations and settings.The options for treatment and management of anxiety and depression are considered with guidance on when referral to secondary care may be appropriate and the current best practice in psychological therapies, drug treatment and social interventions. Cases are used to illustrate the complexities of managing patients with anxiety and depression.The title concludes with an important chapter on practitioner well-being.ABC of Anxiety and Depression is a practical resource all general practitioners and family physicians working with patients with anxiety and depressive disorders. It is also relevant for primary health care professionals who are part of clinical teams treating patients with anxiety and depression, and conditions where anxiety and depression are common comorbidities, as well as psychologists, counsellors, social workers, and medical and nursing students.