Difficult to Treat Depression: A Carlat Guide (EPUB)

by Chris Aiken, Kellie Newsome(Narrator),, Kellie Newsome, Carlat Publishing(Publisher), Carlat Publishing

Treatment-resistant depression challenges even the most experienced clinicians. This practical book bridges the gap between research and clinical application, offering experienced psychiatrists a structured approach to patients who haven’t responded to conventional treatments.
You’ll find:
How to personalize treatment by subtype, including: Bipolar, mixed, psychotic, vascular, inflammatory, postpartum, seasonal, and trauma-related depression
Basic and advanced augmentation strategies: Lithium, antipsychotics, thyroid, pramipexole, celecoxib, dextromethorphan, amantadine, minocycline, and d-cycloserine
Advanced somatic treatments including ECT, TMS, SNT (SAINT) TMS, ketamine/esketamine, and emerging neuromodulation therapies
Natural therapies: Lightbox, omega-3, probiotics, methylfolate, SAMe, and vitamin E
Psychotherapeutic and lifestyle approaches for treatment-resistant populations