| 1 | Description | ||
| 1.1 | Terminology | ||
| 1.2 | Definitions | ||
| 1.3 | Epidemiology | ||
| 1.3.1 | Age Cohort | ||
| 1.3.2 | Gender | ||
| 1.3.3 | Summary | ||
| 1.4 | Course and Prognosis | ||
| 1.5 | Differential Diagnosis | ||
| 1.6 | Comorbidities | ||
| 1.7 | Diagnostic Procedures and Documentation | ||
| 1.7.1 | Diagnostic Interviews: Semistructured and Structured. | ||
| 1.7.2 | Clinician Rating Scales | ||
| 1.7.3 | Scales Measuring Constructs Related to Depression | ||
| 1.7.4 | Depression Scales | ||
| 1.7.5 | Inventories with Depression Scales | ||
| 1.7.6 | Behavioral Measures | ||
| 2 | Theories and Models of the Disorder | ||
| 2.1 | Biological Models | ||
| 2.1.1 | Genetics | ||
| 2.1.2 | Monoamine Hypotheses | ||
| 2.1.3 | Neuroendocrine Models | ||
| 2.1.4 | Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor | ||
| 2.1.5 | Biological Rhythms | ||
| 2.2 | Psychodynamic Models | ||
| 2.3 | Behavioral Models | ||
| 2.4 | Interpersonal and Social Skill Models | ||
| 2.5 | Interpersonal Psychotherapy | ||
| 2.6 | Learned Helplessness | ||
| 2.7 | The Cognitive Therapy Model | ||
| 2.8 | Self-Management | ||
| 2.9 | Concluding Comments | ||
| 3 | Diagnosis and Treatment Indications | ||
| 3.1 | Dimensions and Subtypes of Depression | ||
| 3.2 | Personality Factors as Treatment Indicators | ||
| 3.3 | Life Events and Stress | ||
| 4 | Treatment | ||
| 4.1 | Methods of Treatment | ||
| 4.1.1 | Therapy Packages | ||
| 4.1.2 | Education About Depression | ||
| 4.1.3 | Behavioral Activation | ||
| 4.1.4 | Scheduling as an Intervention | ||
| 4.1.5 | Continuous Assessment | ||
| 4.1.6 | Skill Training | ||
| 4.1.7 | Problem Solving | ||
| 4.1.8 | Interpersonal Psychotherapy | ||
| 4.1.9 | Countering Helplessness | ||
| 4.1.10 | Cognitive Techniques | ||
| 4.1.11 | Mindfulness | ||
| 4.1.12 | Goal Setting | ||
| 4.1.13 | Self-Reinforcement/Self-Talk | ||
| 4.1.14 | Assets List | ||
| 4.1.15 | Other Psychotherapy Components. | ||
| 4.1.16 | Medications | ||
| 4.2 | Mechanisms of Action | ||
| 4.3 | Efficacy and Prognosis | ||
| 4.3.1 | Efficacy. | ||
| 4.3.2 | Prognosis and Relapse | ||
| 4.4 | Variations and Combinations of Treatments | ||
| 4.4.1 | Applications to Different Populations | ||
| 4.4.2 | Treatment Formats | ||
| 4.4.3 | Sequencing with Medication | ||
| 4.5 | Problems in Carrying Out the Treatments | ||
| 4.6 | Multicultural Issues | ||
| 5 | Further Reading | ||
| 6 | References | ||