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THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF VISUAL MEDICINE SERIES

An Atlas of

DEPRESSION

David S. Baldwin

and

Jon Birtwistle

University of Southampton

Southampton, UK

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Baldwin, David S.,

An atlas of depression / David Baldwin and Jon Birtwistle.

p. ; cm. -- (The encyclopedia of visual medicine series)

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN 1-85070-942-4 (alk. paper)

1. Depression, Mental--Atlases. I. Birtwistle, Jon. II. Title. III.

Series.

[DNLM: 1. Depressive Disorders--Atlases. 2. Anxiety

Disorders--Atlases.WM 17 B181a 2002]

RC537 .B337 2002

616.85’27--dc21

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British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data

Baldwin, David, MB.

An atlas of depression. - (The encyclopedia of visual medicine

series)

1.Depression, Mental

I.Title II.Birtwistle, Jon

616.8’527

Printed and bound by T.G. Hostench S.A., Spain

ISBN 1-85070-942-4

Contents

Preface

Section I A Review of Depression

1 Introduction

2 Epidemiology

3 Recognition of depression

4 Descriptions of the depressive disorders

5 Clinical descriptions of the anxiety disorders

6 Suicide

7 Causes of depression

8 The need for long-term treatment of depression

9 Antidepressant drugs

10 Physical treatments for depression

11 Psychologic therapies

12 Sexual problems and depression

Section II Depression Illustrated

Preface

Depression is one of the most common forms of mental

disorder in the general population. It has a lifetime

prevalence as high as 15%, is associated with substantial

morbidity and mortality, and imposes a substantial bur-

den in developing and developed countries. According to

recent data, unipolar major depression is the fifth leading

cause of worldwide disability, accounting for around 4%

of the world’s total burden of disease.

Despite this, it is an obscure illness: people keep their

depression secret; doctors choose not to recognize it; the

cause is unknown; treatment is viewed with suspicion;

and other conditions are given higher priority. Why is

this?

No one likes to disclose problems that may be regarded

as ‘weakness’ by others. People worry about the implica-

tions of disclosure on employment and insurance. Many

are fearful of treatment, laboring under misapprehen-

sions and misinformation promulgated by sensationalist

and irresponsible journalists. Some doctors anticipate

being overwhelmed by problems if they make the diag-

nosis of depression and choose to look aside. Mental

health professionals are discouraged from the long-term

treatment of people who may be regarded as having only

‘minor’ problems by purchasers of healthcare.

But the treatment of depression can be so rewarding. It

is not difficult to recognize depression, providing the

right questions are asked in the correct manner. Further

assessment of recognized cases need not be excessively

time-consuming. Doctors and patients can choose from

a range of effective and acceptable treatments. People get

better. Doctors feel satisfied. The burden of depression

lifts.

This book aims to provide an introduction to the sub-

ject of depression. It is not a definitive textbook, but most

aspects of the illness are covered in detail. Some aspects of

the book reflect our personal clinical and research inter-

ests, but we hope the book retains sufficient balence in

describing this common and debilitating disorder.

We would like the atlas to remain placed firmly on

your desktop. The text should answer many of your

queries about depression. The illustrations should also be

helpful when describing causes and treatments during

consultations with patients. Use it as you will. If it

improves outcomes in just a few of your patients, it has

done its job.

David S. Baldwin and Jon Birtwistle

January 2002

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