Prevention and Early Treatment of Depression Through by Vania Martínez HARDBACK

Springer International Publishing AG

Gain crucial insights into the prevention and early treatment of depression across the entire life course. This comprehensive book explores new perspectives, focusing on building health system capacity and the effectiveness of various interventions. It covers innovations in global prevention and non-pharmacological treatments for children, adolescents, and youth, as well as interventions for adults, older adults, and caregivers. Addressing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health, this guide helps professionals understand depression's onset mechanisms and develop evidence-based treatments for different ages and circumstances. This book is ideal for clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, and other mental health professionals seeking to enhance their understanding and management of depressive disorders. It provides a vital life course perspective for effective diagnosis and treatment. Keywords: Depression prevention, early treatment, mental health, life course, psychological interventions, adolescent depression, adult depression, elderly depression, COVID-19 mental health, clinical psychology, psychiatry.