Search for dissertations about: "depressive disorder"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 162 swedish dissertations containing the words depressive disorder.
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1. Studies on affective disorders in rural Ethiopia
Abstract : Background Affective disorders are poorly defined and studied in sub-Saharan Africa despite their substantial public health impact. Objectives Overall objective: To describe the epidemiology of selected affective disorders in rural Ethiopia. Specific objectives 1. READ MORE
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2. Depressive Personality Disorder : Construct, measurement, clinical correlates, and treatment outcome
Abstract : Depression is a serious and potentially devastating health problem, impacting millions of individuals worldwide. Although advances have been made in depression research, there remain a number of outstanding questions as to why certain individuals experience depression and why some respond to treatment and others do not. READ MORE
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3. Influence of Child and Adolescent Psychopathology on Adult Personality Disorder
Abstract : Individuals afflicted with childhood and adolescent mental disorders have an increased risk for poor outcome in adulthood. The progression of psychopathology from childhood to adult life may be influenced by a multitude of interacting variables, both biological and psychosocial. READ MORE
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4. Factors affecting the pharmacological treatment of bipolar disorder
Abstract : Background: In patients with bipolar disorder, long-term treatment with mood-stabilisers is often required to prevent manic and depressive episodes. At present, our knowledge remains limited regarding factors that influence the outcomes of mood-stabiliser treatment. READ MORE
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5. Long-Term Health Outcome of Adolescent Mood Disorders : Focus on Bipolar Disorder
Abstract : There has recently been an intense debate about the increased rate of bipolar disorders (BPD) in children and adolescents observed in clinical settings. Thus, there is great interest in child and adolescent symptoms of hypomania and whether these symptoms subsequently will develop into BPD. READ MORE