| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
1 online resource (xvii, 163 pages) |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |
| Contents |
The importance of studying women and depression / Steven E. Hyman -- ch. 1. The etiology of gender differences in depression / Susan Nolen-Hoeksema -- ch. 2. Treatment and prevention of depression in women / Rajita Sinha and A. John Rush -- ch. 3. Targeting populations of women for prevention and treatment of depression / Jill M. Cyranowski and Ellen Frank -- ch. 4. Improving services and outreach for women with depression / Jeanne Miranda. |
| Summary |
"Women are more likely to suffer from depression than are men, and depression is the leading cause of disability for women throughout the world. In this book, editors Carolyn M. Mazure and Gwen Puryear Keita survey the findings of experts in depression and explore the latest findings on treatment, prevention, and service delivery. ... The book, drawing from the work of over 40 top experts in the field, will influence the work of researchers, practitioners, and policy makers for years to come."--Jacket. |
| Note |
Description based on print version record. |
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GMD: electronic resource. |
| Subject |
Depression in women.
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Depression -- psychology.
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Depressive Disorder.
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Health Policy.
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Women -- psychology.
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Women's Health.
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| Added Author |
Mazure, Carolyn M.
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Keita, Gwendolyn Puryear.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Understanding depression in women. 1st ed. Washington, DC : American Psychological Association, c2006 (DLC) 2005029136 (OCoLC)61879692 |
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