Includes bibliographical references (pages 221-234) and index.
Pt. 1. Background. 1. Setting the Stage. 2. Defining the Problem. 3. Perspectives on Assessment and Treatment -- Pt. 2. Cases. 4. Minor Depression: Eleanor Peterson. 5. Complicated Grief and Depression: Pauline Feld. 6. Dysthymia: Theresa Sanchez. 7. Suicidal Depression: Samuel Schmitt. 8. Chronic Illness, Anxiety, and Depression: Arnie Price. 9. Chronic Pain and Depression: Lillian Green. 10. Anxiety, Depression, and Benzodiazepine Dependence: Geneva Sampson. 11. Vascular Depression: George Marino. 12. Dementia and Depression: Olga and Sven Thompson. 13. Alcohol Abuse and Depression: Dave Gilbert. 14. Personality Disorder and Depression: Dorothy Gleason. 15. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Depression: Mary Stuart. 16. Bipolar Disorder: Elaine Conway. 17. Psychotic Depression: Joanna Tysen -- App. A. Antidepressant Medications -- App. B. Tools for Screening and Assessment -- App. C. Innovative Models of Care for Geriatric Depression