Antidepressants
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Antidepressants

History, Science, and Issues

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Antidepressants

History, Science, and Issues

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This accessible volume offers a holistic exploration of this diverse class of drugs, from medical, historical, cultural, and economic perspectives. Depression is one of the most commonly reported mental disorders, and it affects millions of Americans. A wide variety of medications are used to treat depression, many of which have become household names—Zoloft, Prozac, and Paxil among them. Because these medications have the ability to alter how people think and feel, however, physicians must weigh a number of factors when prescribing them, especially to teens. Antidepressants: History, Science, and Issues, a part of Greenwood's Story of a Drug series, offers a robust exploration of antidepressant medications that covers the historical, ethical, medical, legal, and scientific dimensions of these drugs. After an introductory case study of a person with depression and this individual's problems and successes with antidepressants, the book provides an overview of depression and its various symptoms as well as the causes, prevalence, and diagnosis of depression. Readers will gain an understanding of the neurotransmission and specific mechanisms behind the activity of antidepressant medications; the effects and applications of these drugs, plus their associated risks of misuse and abuse; and related policy and societal issues.

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Publisher
Greenwood
Year
2018
ISBN
9781440839276
Edition
1
Topic
Psychology
Subtopic
Abnormal Psychology
Index
Psychology

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright
  5. Dedication
  6. Contents
  7. Series Foreword
  8. Preface
  9. Acknowledgments
  10. Chapter 1: A Case Study: Rachel’s Battle with Depression
  11. Chapter 2: What Are Antidepressants?
  12. Chapter 3: Antidepressants: A Brief History
  13. Chapter 4: How Antidepressants Work
  14. Chapter 5: Effects and Applications
  15. Chapter 6: Risks, Misuse, and Overdose
  16. Chapter 7: Production, Distribution, and Regulation
  17. Chapter 8: The Social Dimensions of Antidepressants
  18. Chapter 9: The Future of Antidepressants
  19. Directory of Resources
  20. Glossary
  21. Bibliography
  22. Index