Psychodynamic Treatment of Depression by Fredric N Busch Md

Psychodynamic Treatment of Depression by Fredric N Busch Md

This book addresses the use of psychodynamic psychotherapy, both alone and in combination with cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal, and medication treatments, as a method for reducing the psychological vulnerabilities that may predispose patients to persistent symptoms or recurrence of depression.

The authors succeed in crafting a book that is as approachable and relevant as it is educational and progressiveTheir balanced approach invites readers to examine their own interactions with patients and think critically about how applied psychodynamic principles could improve depressive symptoms. Of equal utility is the authors' inclusion of relevant areas of special concern, such as patients with comorbid personality disorders — a cohort with whom it can be exceedingly frustrating and difficult to work. As a psychiatry resident, I found the case vignettes extremely useful as a practical way to explore the concepts of psychodynamics. While the authors obviously emphasize a psychological approach, they have a balanced view of mental illness and treatment. They clearly espouse the en vogue biopsychosociospiritual approach. Indeed, such a respectful and balanced view certainly builds a healthy bridge between psychiatry and psychology. I will continue to highly recommend this book to my colleagues, as it has already proven to be a valuable tool for my training.

-- Cameron J. Risma, M.D. * Doody's Book Review *

Fredric N. Busch, M.D., is Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Weill Medical College of Cornell University and on the faculty at the Columbia University Center for Psychoanalytic Training and Research in New York, New York.

Marie Rudden, M.D., is Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Weill Medical College of Cornell University, Training and Supervising Analyst at the Berkshire Psychoanalytic Institute.

Theodore Shapiro, M.D., is Emeritus Professor of Psychiatry in Pediatrics at Weill Medical College of Cornell University and Training and Supervising Analyst at the New York Psychoanalytic Institute in New York, New York.

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ISBN 13	9781615370351
ISBN 10	1615370358
Title	Psychodynamic Treatment of Depression
Author	Fredric N Busch Md
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	American Psychiatric Association Publishing
Year published	2016-05-16
Number of pages	256
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