Depression: A Practitioner's Guide to Comparative Treatments (Springer Series on Comparative Treatments for Psychological Disorders)

This volume comprehensively compares and contrasts alternative models of, and treatment approaches to, clinical depression. Each contributor, a recognized expert in his or her modality, analyzes the same case and provides: an overview of the treatment model empirical evidence for both the model and treatment derived from it treatment strategies and interventions, including termination issues, relapse prevention, and recommendations for follow-up care Among the 12 approaches presented are Object Relations, Cognitive Therapies, Schema-Focused, Couple and Family, Integrative Psychotherapy, and Psychopharmacology. A significant contribution to this volume is the chapter on cultural considerations for understanding, assessing, and treating depression. Compares and contrasts alternative models of and treatment approaches to clinical depression. This book analyzes a case and provides: an overview of the treatment model; empirical evidence for both the model and treatment derived from it; and, treatment strategies and interventions, including termination issues and relapse prevention