The Neuroscience of Depression: Genetics, Cell Biology, Neurology, Behaviour and Diet

This book is a comprehensive reference to the aspects, features, and effects of depression. It provides readers with insights into the behavior and psychopathological effects of depression, linking anxiety, anger, and PTSD to depression.

Readers are given a detailed outline of the genetic aspects of depression, including synaptic genes and genome-wide association studies (GWAS), followed by a thorough analysis of neurological and imaging techniques used to study depression.

This book also includes three full sections on the various effects of depression, including diet, nutrition, and molecular and cellular effects.

The Neuroscience of Depression: Genetics, Cell Biology, Neurology, Behaviour and Diet is the only resource for researchers and practitioners studying depression.

Features

A section on neurological and imaging techniques, including SPECT Neuroimaging.

Analysis of how diet and nutrition affect depression.

Examination of the molecular and cellular effects of depression.

Coverage of the genetics of depression.

Includes more than 250 illustrations and tables.