DEPRESSION IN THE PRACTICE OF A GP

In today's world, where the pace of life is extremely fast and stress accompanies us at every turn, mental health problems are becoming increasingly common. The GP is often the first person a patient turns to with their ailments. Therefore, it is so important that they have the appropriate knowledge and tools to recognize and properly treat mental disorders such as depression.

• Necessary information on the etiology and pathogenesis of the disease
• Simplified description of the symptoms and clinical picture
• Basic information on the pharmacological treatment
• Description of non-pharmacological measures (e.g. psychotherapy)
• Types of depressive syndromes
• Elements of differential diagnosis
• Information on the issues of suicide

The book "Depression in the Practice of a GP" is a practical guide created for general practitioners. The team of authors, under the direction of Prof. Marek Jarema, has prepared a publication that is intended to support the GP in their daily practice. The knowledge contained in the book will help you decide whether to treat the patient yourself or refer them to a psychiatrist.

This publication contains the necessary information on the etiology and pathogenesis of depression, a simplified description of the symptoms and clinical picture, as well as basic information on pharmacological treatment and a description of non-pharmacological measures such as psychotherapy. The reader will also find information on types of depressive syndromes, elements of differential diagnosis and the issues of suicide.

This book is the first in a series of publications aimed at supporting GPs in their daily work. Thanks to it, the doctor will be able to better understand the problem of depression and more effectively help their patients. It is an indispensable source of knowledge for every doctor who wants to keep up to date with the latest achievements in the field of psychiatry.

PZWL Publishing House, which published this book, is one of the most renowned medical publishing houses in Poland. For years, it has specialized in publishing books and journals in the fields of medicine, pharmacy and related sciences. Thanks to this, when choosing a book from PZWL Publishing House, you can be sure that you are receiving a product of the highest quality, which has been prepared by the best specialists in the field.

Specification: Pages: 104, Format: 234x152 mm, Year of publication: 2017, Cover: hardcover, Publisher: PZWL.