Depression relapse is a serious problem. At least 60 per cent of individuals who have had one depressive episode will have another, 70 per cent of individuals who have had two depressive episodes will have a third, and 90 per cent of individuals with three episodes will have a fourth episode. Given its associated toll on daily lives, depression and its recurrence represent one of the most pressing clinical, public health, and theoretical concerns for psychopathology research today. This book summarizes recent progress regarding the theory, research, and practice of relapse prevention for...

Depression is frequently associated with other psychiatric disorders and is often related to chronic health problems. Depressive symptoms are also common in chronically distressed close relationships and severe interpersonal difficulties in families and at work. The topic of depressive comorbidity is clearly very important, and while recent research in this area has been methodologically sophisticated, well presented, and inherently interesting, there has not been a comprehensive, academic resource that covers recent developments in this area.

The Oxford Handbook of Depression and...