Treating depression

This key resource assists the clinician in deciding if it is appropriate to prescribe medication, if psychotherapy is the proper course of action, or if it is best to use a combination of medication and psychotherapy. Treating Depression offers step-by-step guidelines and specific models for intervention in treating the numerous types and subtypes of depression. Throughout, the book addresses the thorny issues raised by managed care. The authors explain how the clinician can take a proactive approach to managed care and outline specific and targeted methods for assuring quality treatment.