TY - CHAP AU - Joanna M. Wierońska AU - Agnieszka Pałucha-Poniewiera AU - Gabriel Nowak AU - Andrzej Pilc ED - Mario Francisco Juruena Y1 - 2012-02-29 PY - 2012 T1 - Depression Viewed as a GABA/Glutamate Imbalance in the Central Nervous System N2 - The causes, development and outcomes of disorders are determined by the relationship of psychological, social and cultural factors with biochemistry and physiology. Biochemistry and physiology are not disconnected and different from the rest of our experiences and life events. This system is based on current studies that report that the brain and its cognitive processes show a fantastic synchronization. Written by the foremost experts on Affective Disorders worldwide, this book is characterized by its innovative, refreshing, and highly sensitive perspective on current knowledge of diagnostic, neurobiology, early life stress and treatment of Mood Disorders. The authors share a deep understanding of unique challenges and difficulties involved in Affective Disorders, and have achieved a balance among clinical, research and new treatment approaches to Affective Disorders. The chapters are written in a comprehensive, easily readable, and highly accessible style, stimulating readers, clinicians and researchers. BT - Clinical, Research and Treatment Approaches to Affective Disorders SP - Ch. 10 UR - https://doi.org/10.5772/31450 DO - 10.5772/31450 SN - PB - IntechOpen CY - Rijeka Y2 - 2024-04-19 ER -