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Part II. Detection and Diagnosis of Depression

Foreword

Panel Members

Abstract

Executive Summary

Overview

Chapter 1 - Guideline Development

  Background
  Definition of Depression
  Literature Reviews and Guideline Developement
  Interpretation of Scientific Literature

Chapter 2 - Guideline: Overview of Mood Disorders

  Major Depressive Disorder
  Dysthymic Disorder
  Depression Not Otherwise Specified
  Bipolar Disorders
  Mood Disorder in Special Age Populations

Chapter 3 - Guideline: Depression Co-Occurring with Other Psychiatric Conditions

  Alcohol/Drug Abuse or Dependency
  Anxiety Disorders
  Eating Disorders
  Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
  Somatization Disorder
  Personality Disorders
  Grief and Adjustment Reactions

Chapter 4 - Guideline: Depression Co-Occurring with Other General Medical Disorders

  Stroke
  Dementia
  Diabetes
  Coronery Artery Disease
  Cancer
  Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
  Fibromyalgia

Chapter 5 - Guideline: Depression Associated with Medications

  Antihypertensives
  Hormones
  Histamine-2 Receptor Blockers
  Anticovulsants
  Levodopa
  Antibiotics
  Antiarrhythmics

Chapter 6 - Guideline: Detection of Depression

  Clinical Clues
  Screening Instruments
  Patient Self-Report Questionnaires
  Clinician-Completed Rating Scales
  Differential Diagnosis of Depression
  Laboratory Tests
  Psychological Tests
  Ongoing Clinical Reassessment

References

Acronyms



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