Breaking Down Treatment-Resistant Depression: A Comprehensive Guide

Written by renowned expert Joao Quevedo, “Managing Treatment-Resistant Depression: Road to Novel Therapeutics” is a pioneering book that delves into the complexities of Treatment-Resistant Depression (TRD), offering a thorough understanding of its clinical and epidemiological predictors, economic burden, and neurobiological factors.

What You’ll Learn

This exhaustive guide covers a wide range of topics, including:

• Staging methods for treatment resistance, encompassing serotonin-specific reuptake inhibitors, serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors, and tricyclic antidepressants, among others.
• The role of newer antidepressant treatments, such as ketamine and esketamine, in managing TRD.
• The effectiveness of psychotherapies and neuromodulation strategies in treating TRD.
• Treatment options for specific populations, including children, adolescents, geriatrics, pregnant women, and those undergoing post-partum and menopause transitions.

As the first book of its kind to review all methods of treatment for TRD, “Managing Treatment-Resistant Depression” is an indispensable resource for healthcare professionals, researchers, and individuals seeking to understand this complex condition.

Key Takeaways:

• Comprehensive understanding of Treatment-Resistant Depression and its clinical implications.
• Insights into the economic burden and neurobiological factors contributing to TRD.
• Expert guidance on staging treatment intensity and selecting appropriate therapies.

Publisher: Elsevier Science; Released on March 31, 2022

Language: English

ISBN: 9780128240670 (Hardcover) | 9780128240687 (E-book)