The Neuroscience of Depression: A Comprehensive Guide

By Colin R. Martin, the Neuroscience of Depression: Genetics, Cell Biology, Neurology, Behaviour and Diet is a detailed reference to the aspects, features, and effects of depression. This book provides readers with the behavior and psychopathological effects of depression, linking anxiety, anger, and PTSD to depression.

Genetic Aspects of Depression

Readers are provided with a detailed outline of the genetic aspects of depression, including synaptic genes and the genome-wide association studies (GWAS) of depression.

Neurological and Imaging Techniques

A thorough analysis of the neurological and imaging techniques used to study depression is included, featuring sections on diagnosis and biomarkers of depression.

Effects of Depression

This book also includes three full sections on the various effects of depression, including diet, nutrition, and molecular and cellular effects.

Target Audience

The Neuroscience of Depression: Genetics, Cell Biology, Neurology, Behaviour and Diet is the only resource for researchers and practitioners studying depression.

Key Features

Covers pharmacological and behavioral treatment options for depression

Features sections on diagnosis and biomarkers of depression

Discusses depression in children, teens, and adults

Contains information on comorbidity of physical and mental conditions

Includes more than 250 illustrations and tables

Publication Details

Published by Elsevier Science, April 30, 2021

Language: English

ISBN: 9780128180099, 9780128180105