Mood and anxiety disorders are among the most prevalent mental health conditions and often require nuanced clinical understanding. This book presents diagnostic criteria, symptomatology, and evidence-based treatment options for conditions such as depression, bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and panic disorder. It emphasizes differential diagnosis, comorbid presentations, and the integration of pharmacological and psychotherapeutic approaches. Readers gain insight into treatment planning, progress monitoring, and managing chronicity and relapse.
Reed Palmer is a clinical psychiatrist with a deep focus on mood and anxiety disorders, particularly in outpatient and psychiatric hospital settings. His publications examine the biological and cognitive mechanisms behind depression, panic disorders, and generalized anxiety. He has led several clinical trials evaluating novel therapeutic modalities, including neurostimulation and mindfulness-based therapies. He also mentors early-career clinicians in diagnostic formulation and differential assessment. His core interests lie in treatment-resistant mood conditions and personalized medicine.