Understanding Depression (Psychology Briefs) - Hardcover

Straightforward and easy to read yet thorough and accurate, this book provides a complete overview of depression that describes the historical background of clinical depression, the various types of mood disorders, and their impact on the health and well-being of people and society. * Explains simply what depression is, what the causes are, what the symptoms look like, and what the best treatment options are * Provides up-to-date information based on current scholarly and clinical materials presented in a very clear and understandable presentation that is ideal for high school and undergraduate students as well as general readers

Rudy Nydegger, PhD, ABPP, is professor of psychology and management at Union College and Union Graduate College in Schenectady, NY.