From the reviews of the second edition: "This is an update of a comprehensive book reviewing the neurobiological foundation and general principles and recommendations for the use of pharmacotherapy in the treatment of depression in a wide range of clinical presentations. ... a broad intended audience that includes 'practicing physicians, residents in psychiatry, neurology, and medicine as well as psychologists, medical students, social workers, nurses, mental health counselors and graduate students.' ... clinicians who use pharmacotherapeutic strategies to treat patients with depression will use this book the most." (Aaron Plattner, Doody's Review Service, May, 2011)

• 1. Biological Theories of Depression and Implications for Current and New Treatments.- 2. Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics of Antidepressants.- 3. Antidepressant Treatment of Geriatric Depression.- 4. Treatment of Psychotic Disorders.- 5. Treatment of Biploar Depression.- 6. Substance Abuse and Depression.- 7. Antidepressant Treatments in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder.- 8. Diagnosis and Treatment of Depression During Pregnancy and Lactation.- 9. Antidepressant Treatment of Pediatric Depression.- 10. Managing Depression in Primary Care.- 11. Treatment of Depression in the Medically Ill.

From the reviews of the second edition: "This is an update of a comprehensive book reviewing the neurobiological foundation and general principles and recommendations for the use of pharmacotherapy in the treatment of depression in a wide range of clinical presentations. ... a broad intended audience that includes 'practicing physicians, residents in psychiatry, neurology, and medicine as well as psychologists, medical students, social workers, nurses, mental health counselors and graduate students.' ... clinicians who use pharmacotherapeutic strategies to treat patients with depression will use this book the most." (Aaron Plattner, Doody's Review Service, May, 2011)

• 1. Biological Theories of Depression and Implications for Current and New Treatments.- 2. Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics of Antidepressants.- 3. Antidepressant Treatment of Geriatric Depression.- 4. Treatment of Psychotic Disorders.- 5. Treatment of Biploar Depression.- 6. Substance Abuse and Depression.- 7. Antidepressant Treatments in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder.- 8. Diagnosis and Treatment of Depression During Pregnancy and Lactation.- 9. Antidepressant Treatment of Pediatric Depression.- 10. Managing Depression in Primary Care.- 11. Treatment of Depression in the Medically Ill.

From the reviews of the second edition: "This is an update of a comprehensive book reviewing the neurobiological foundation and general principles and recommendations for the use of pharmacotherapy in the treatment of depression in a wide range of clinical presentations. ... a broad intended audience that includes 'practicing physicians, residents in psychiatry, neurology, and medicine as well as psychologists, medical students, social workers, nurses, mental health counselors and graduate students.' ... clinicians who use pharmacotherapeutic strategies to treat patients with depression will use this book the most." (Aaron Plattner, Doody's Review Service, May, 2011)

• 1. Biological Theories of Depression and Implications for Current and New Treatments.- 2. Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics of Antidepressants.- 3. Antidepressant Treatment of Geriatric Depression.- 4. Treatment of Psychotic Disorders.- 5. Treatment of Biploar Depression.- 6. Substance Abuse and Depression.- 7. Antidepressant Treatments in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder.- 8. Diagnosis and Treatment of Depression During Pregnancy and Lactation.- 9. Antidepressant Treatment of Pediatric Depression.- 10. Managing Depression in Primary Care.- 11. Treatment of Depression in the Medically Ill.