Summarizes the progress regarding the theory, research, and practice of relapse prevention for depression. This title also discusses the four treatments with the most empirical support for preventing depressive relapse: cognitive - behavior therapy, interpersonal therapy, problem-solving therapy, and pharmacotherapy.

Contributors

Acknowledgments

Introduction: The Relapse Problem in Depression 
—C. Steven Richards and Michael G. Perri

I. Risk Assessment for Relapse

1. Recurrence in Major Depression: Assessing Risk Indicators in the Context of Risk Estimates 
   —Scott M. Monroe

II. Treatment Approaches to Relapse Prevention

1. Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Relapse Prevention for Depression 
   —Claudi L. H. Bockting, Philip Spinhoven, and Marcus Huibers
2. Interpersonal Psychotherapy and Relapse Prevention for Depression 
   —Michael W. O'Hara, Crystal Edler Schiller, and Scott Stuart
3. Problem-Solving Therapy for Relapse Prevention in Depression 
   —Arthur M. Nezu and Christine Maguth Nezu
4. Pharmacotherapy and Relapse Prevention for Depression 
   —Christos Ballas, Tami D. Benton, and Dwight L. Evans

III. Special Populations

1. Preventing Depression Relapse in Older Adults 
   —Patricia A. Arean and Liat Ayalon
2. Relapse Prevention of Suicide Attempts: Application of Cognitive Therapy 
   —Gregory K. Brown, Shannon Wiltsey Stirman, and Megan Spokas
3. Depression and Chronic Medical Illness: Implications for Relapse Prevention 
   —Timothy W. Smith
4. Relapse Prevention for Depression in Individuals With Substance Use Disorders 
   —Elizabeth E. Epstein, Kelly E. Green, and Michelle L. Drapkin
5. Marital Distress and Relapse Prevention for Depression 
   —Mark A. Whisman and Yael Chatav Schonbrun

Epilogue: Top 10 Guidelines for Practitioners 
—C. Steven Richards and Michael G. Perri

Index

About the Editors

Edited by C. Steven Richards and Michael G. Perri