576 Pages
by
Psychology Press
576 Pages
by
Psychology Press
First published in 1992. This book aims to bring the reader up to date on current research, theory and conceptualisations of the depressive disorders. It offers a new perspective derived from evolution theory and argues for the adoption of the biopsycho social model. Part I explores the major distinctions between all types of depression, including discussion of seasonal affective disorder,... Read more
Part I: Types History, Diagnoses, Epidemiology, and Personality 1 Introduction: Controversies Old and New 2 Depression: Types and Distinctions 3 Epidemiology, Relapse, and Long-term Outcome 4 Personality, Personality Disorder, and Depression Part II: Concepts The Evolution of Mental Mechanisms and the Needs for Power, Belonging, and Self-value 5 The Evolution of Mental Mechanisms 6 The Evolution of Social Power and its Role in Depression 7 Notes on the Evolution of the Self 8 Patterns of Depressive Self-organisation: Shame, Guilt, Anxiety, Assertiveness, Anger, and Envy Part III: Past and Current Theories 9 Psychoanalytic Theories of Depression: The Early Schools 10 Depression as Thwarted Needs 11 Archetypes, Biosocial Goals, Mentalities, and Depressive 12 Aspirations, Incentives, and Hopelessness 13 Cognitive Theories of Depression 14 Behavioural Theories of Depression 15 Life Events, Interpersonal Theories, and the Family 16 Conclusions: Complexities, Therapies, and Loose Ends
Biography
Paul Gilbert, Mental Health Unit, Pastures Hospital, Derby and University of Leicester UK
