Depression and Physical Illness 1st Edition by Andrew Steptoe 9780521603607 0521603609

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ISBN 10: 0521603609

ISBN 13: 9780521603607

Author: Andrew Steptoe

Depression and physical illness are intimately related. Depressed mood is thought to contribute to the development and progression of some illnesses, while physical illness can in turn increase the risk of depression. This book provides a critical overview of the evidence linking depression with several major health conditions, including coronary heart disease, diabetes, cancer, chronic pain, disability, chronic fatigue and obesity. It also explores the biological and behavioural processes underlying the association, discussing the role of neuroendocrine, immunological and inflammatory pathways, and the relationship between depression and health behaviours such as smoking, physical activity and adherence to medical advice. It combines a thorough analysis of the clinical, biological and epidemiological data with guidance to health professionals and patients on how to manage depression in people suffering from physical illness, pointing the way to an integrated approach to health care.

Table of contents:

Part 1: Introduction to Depression and Its Determinants

1.Depression in the Medically Ill

2. Psychosocial Factors, Depression and Illness

Part 2: Depression and Specific Health Problems
3. Depression and the Development of Coronary Heart Disease
4. Depression and Prognosis in Cardiac Patients
5. The Management of Depression in Patients with Coronary Heart Disease
6. Depression and Physical Disability
7. Chronic Pain and Depression: Twin Burdens of Adaptation
8. The Interrelationship of Depression and Diabetes
9. Depression and Chronic Fatigue
10. Cancer and Depression
11. Depression and Obesity

Part 3: Biological and Behavioural Processes
12. Inflammation, Sickness Behaviour and Depression
13. The Hypothalamic–Pituitary–Adrenal Axis: Cortisol, DHEA and Mental and Behavioural Function
14. Depression and Immunity: Biological and Behavioural Mechanisms
15. Smoking and Depression
16. Depression and Physical Activity
17. Depression and Adherence to Medical Advice

Part 4: Conclusions
18. Integrating Clinical with Biobehavioural Studies of Depression and Physical

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