Synopses & Reviews
The Ultimate Guide to Identifying, Treating, and Overcoming Depression and Anxiety
Two world-renowned psychiatrists have created a comprehensive and empowering guide to the science and treatment of anxiety and depression. At the heart of their message is the idea that treatment can and must be tailored to the individual and that armed with the right information, patients can get the support they need from their health-care providers.
Practical and authoritative, The Peace of Mind Prescription has been unanimously praised as a valuable resource that offers hope to millions of sufferers.
Dennis S. Charney, M.D., is the Dean of Research and the Anne and Joel Ehrenkranz Professor in the departments of psychiatry, neuroscience, and pharmacology and biochemistry at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine.
Charles B. Nemeroff, M.D., Ph.D., is the Reunette W. Harris Professor and chairman of the department of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Emory University's School of Medicine.
Synopsis
Inspired by their work with patient advocacy groups, Charney and Nemeroff are on a mission to help those who are suffering from anxiety and depression find the best treatment available. At the heart of their message is the idea that treatment can and must be tailored to the individual and that, armed with the right information, patients can get the support they need from their health care providers. This groundbreaking and comprehensive work covers a range of topics, including
• what you need to know before you see your doctor
• why a combination of medication and psychotherapy provides optimal treatment
• the latest guidelines for treating children and teens
• how you can move beyond recovery to lifelong physical and mental health
Practical, authoritative, and empowering, The Peace of Mind Prescription has been unanimously praised as a valuable resource that offers hope to millions of sufferers.
Synopsis
The Ultimate Guide to Identifying, Treating, and Overcoming Depression and Anxiety
Two world-renowned psychiatrists have created a comprehensive and empowering guide to the science and treatment of anxiety and depression. At the heart of their message is the idea that treatment can and must be tailored to the individual and that armed with the right information, patients can get the support they need from their health-care providers.
Practical and authoritative, The Peace of Mind Prescription has been unanimously praised as a valuable resource that offers hope to millions of sufferers.
Dennis S. Charney, M.D., is the Dean of Research and the Anne and Joel Ehrenkranz Professor in the departments of psychiatry, neuroscience, and pharmacology and biochemistry at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine.
Charles B. Nemeroff, M.D., Ph.D., is the Reunette W. Harris Professor and chairman of the department of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Emory University's School of Medicine.
About the Author
'M.D. Dennis S. Charney is chief of the mood and anxiety disorder research program and the experimental therapeutics and pathophysiology branch at the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). This program is the largest U.S. research group that focuses on identifying the origins of mental health disorders and discovering more effective treatment. With input from 200 experts across the country, Charney has recently completed NIMH\'s plan for the next 10 years of research on depression and anxiety disorders.M.D. and Ph.D. Charles B. Nemeroff, professor and chairman of the department of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Emory University, is a leading researcher in psychopharmacology.'