ABSTRACT
In Chapter 3 diagnostic criteria are employed to distinguish between major depressive episode and other conditions involving depressive mood commonly presenting to physicians. Relative indications for antidepressant medication and for two types of psychotherapy are discussed. The potential disadvantages of routinely prescribing antidepressants to patients who complain of depressive mood are described. I describe the roles of psychoanalytic psychotherapy and cognitive behavior therapy in treating depressive conditions.
