<p><div>Bringing together the field's leading authorities, this acclaimed work is widely regarded as the standard reference on depression. The <i>Handbook</i> provides comprehensive coverage of the epidemiology, course, and outcome of depressive disorders; issues in assessment and diagnosis; psychological and biological risk factors; effective approaches to prevention and treatment; and the nature of depression in specific populations. Each chapter offers a definitive statement of current theories, methods, and research findings, while also identifying key questions that remain unanswered.</div></p>