Timely and authoritative, this unique volume focuses on neurocognitive aspects of depression and their implications for assessment, evaluation, clinical management, and research. Experts in the field explore the impact of depression on executive function, learning and memory, working memory, and other critical capacities, and present cutting-edge assessment tools and procedures. The neurocognitive effects of widely used antidepressant treatments are reviewed, from psychotropic medications and evidence-based psychotherapies to established and emerging neuromodulation technologies. Practical aspects of working with adults across the lifespan with depression are addressed, including ways to strengthen treatment engagement and adherence, and to incorporate cultural considerations.
Shawn M. McClintock, PhD, MSCS, is Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Director of Research Training for the Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Dr. McClintock is a recognized expert in the neurocognitive effects of depression and antidepressant brain stimulation therapeutics. Working on interdisciplinary health care teams, he has published numerous articles and book chapters on these topics. A recipient of the Robert A. and Phyllis Levitt Early Career Award from the Society for Clinical Neuropsychology, Dr. McClintock serves on the editorial boards of Neuropsychology Review and the Journal of ECT. Jimmy Choi, PsyD, is a senior scientist at the Olin Neuropsychiatry Research Center in the Hartford Healthcare Behavioral Health Network and a research neuropsychologist at The Institute of Living in Hartford, Connecticut. Dr. Choi directs the hospital network's cognitive rehabilitation service, which provides clinical assessment and treatment to children, adolescents, and adults. He has conducted research on cognitive recovery in neuropsychiatric disorders at VA Connecticut, Yale University, and Columbia University.
"This is a tour-de-force examination of the neurocognitive dysfunctions of depression, written by a 'dream team' of distinguished scientists. The book is unique in providing a sophisticated, in-depth view of the most recent neurobiological and clinical findings on depression with a clarity that makes them accessible to investigators and clinicians. Beyond dissecting the neurocognitive origins of depression, the book offers a comprehensive account of psychosocial and biological treatments that makes it an exceptional guide for students and for physicians, psychologists, and other professionals encountering depression."--George S. Alexopoulos, MD, S. P. Tobin and A. M. Cooper Professor of Psychiatry and Director, Weill Cornell Institute of Geriatric Psychiatry, Weill Cornell Medicine "This book leaves no stone unturned. With exquisite depth and extraordinary breadth, it seamlessly integrates knowledge from neuropsychology, psychiatry, and cognitive neuroscience. The impressive slate of contributors cover all aspects of depression--from cultural influences to neurobiological underpinnings; from theoretical perspectives to behavioral, medical, and neurocognitive presentations; and from assessment methods to traditional and experimental treatments. Chapters are well organized and read effortlessly, while providing a wealth of relevant and useful information. All healthcare providers who work with adults with depression will appreciate this book, not only as a reference guide, but also as an inspiration for approaching this perennial disorder comprehensively, innovatively, and with compassion."--Yana Suchy, PhD, ABPP-CN, Department of Psychology, University of Utah-
