Psychoneuroendocrinology : the scientific basis of clinical practice / edited by Owen M. Wolkowitz, Anthony J. Rothschild.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Wolkowitz, Owen M., 1952-

Rothschild, Anthony J.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Psychoneuroendocrinology.

Mental illness--Endocrine aspects.

Mental illness.

Psychophysiology.

Endocrine System Diseases--psychology.

Medical Subjects:

Psychophysiology.

Endocrine System Diseases--psychology.

Physical Description:

xv, 588 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Washington, D.C. : American Psychiatric Pub., [2003]

Summary:

This wide-ranging volume shows how the principles and emerging findings of psychoneuroen-docrinology can inform modern clinical practice and lead to breakthroughs in future science and practice. Meticulously detailed sections are categorized by endocrine system with sections on clinical and laboratory assessments and on the role of stress in susceptibility to disease. In each section, chapters address hormone changes in that are seen in psychiatric illnesses, psychiatric manifestations of endocrine disease, and behavioral effects of hormones.

Contents:

Chapter 2 Historical Roots of Psychoneuroendocrinology / Steven E. Lindley, M.D., Ph.D., Alan F. Schatzberg, M.D. 9

Part II Peptide Hormones

Chapter 3 Neuropeptides and Hypothalamic Releasing Factors in Psychiatric Illness / Dominique L. Musselman, M.D., M.S., Charles B. Nemeroff, M.D., Ph.D. 29

Chapter 4 Chronobiology and Melatonin / Robert L. Sack, M.D., Alfred J. Lewy, M.D., Ph.D., Magda Rittenbaum, M.D., Rod J. Hughes, Ph.D. 83

Chapter 5 Prolactin, Growth Hormone, Insulin, Glucagon, and Parathyroid Hormone: Psychobiological and Clinical Implications / Mady Hornig, M.D., Jay D. Amsterdam, M.D. 107

Part III Adrenocortical Hormones

Chapter 6 The Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis and Psychiatric Illness / Anthony J. Rothschild, M.D. 139

Chapter 7 Psychiatric Manifestations of Hyperadrenocorticism and Hypoadrenocorticism (Cushing's and Addison's Diseases) / Monica N. Starkman, M.D., M.S. 165

Chapter 8 Psychiatric Effects of Glucocorticoid Hormone Medications / Victor I. Reus, M.D., Owen M. Wolkowitz, M.D. 189

Chapter 9 Dehydroepiandrosterone in Psychoneuroendocrinology / Owen M. Wolkowitz, M.D., Victor I. Reus, M.D. 205

Part IV Gonadal Hormones

Chapter 10 Menstrual Cycle-Related and Perimenopause-Related Affective Disorders / David R. Rubinow, M.D., Peter J. Schmidt, M.D. 245

Chapter 11 Endogenous Gonadal Hormones in Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders / Lisa S. Weinstock, M.D., Lee S. Cohen, M.D. 281

Chapter 12 Clinical Psychotropic Effects of Gonadal Hormone Medications in Women / Uriel Halbreich, M.D., Steven J. Wamback, B.S., Linda S. Kahn, Ph.D. 303

Chapter 13 Psychiatric Effects of Exogenous Anabolic-Androgenic Steroids / Harrison G. Pope Jr., M.D., David L. Katz, M.D., J.D. 331

Part V Thyroid Hormones

Chapter 14 Thyroid Function in Psychiatric Disorders / David O'Connor, M.D., Harry Gwirtsman, M.D., Peter T. Loosen, M.D., Ph.D. 361

Chapter 15 Psychiatric and Behavioral Manifestations of Hyperthyroidism and Hypothyroidism / Michael Bauer, M.D., Ph.D., Martin P. Szuba, M.D., Peter C. Whybrow, M.D. 419

Chapter 16 Thyroid Hormone Treatment of Psychiatric Disorders / Stephen Sokolov, M.D., F.R.C.P.C., Russell Joffe, M.D. 445

Part VI Laboratory Testing

Chapter 17 Laboratory Evaluation of Neuroendocrine Systems / David Michelson, M.D., Philip W. Gold, M.D. 469

Chapter 18 Endocrine Imaging in Depression / Kishore M. Gadde, M.D., K. Ranga R. Krishnan, M.D. 499

Part VII Stress

Chapter 19 Stress and Neuroendocrine Function: Individual Differences and Mechanisms Leading to Disease / Bruce S. McEwen, Ph.D. 513.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0880488573

OCLC:

50339256