Mood Disorders: An Introduction

by Caleb W. Lack

In this book, clinical psychologist and professor Dr. Caleb Lack introduces readers to the class of mental health problems known as the mood disorders. Covering what we know about each of the specific disorders across eight areas (DSM-IV criteria, changes expected in DSM-5, associated features, presentation differences across the lifespan, gender and cultural differences, epidemiology, etiology, and empirically supported treatments), this text is structured in an easily digestible, but still highly informative, fashion.

88 pages, Paperback

First published April 12, 2013

Reviews

[James Atkison]

This is a must have if you work with mood disorders or are interested in psychology. Dr. Lack presents the information in an easily digested format that helps the professional and the layman understand the subject. It provides a great starting point to begin looking for evidenced bases therapy to help with the issues. Well worth looking in to.