This monograph investigates the pharmacological mechanisms and clinical applications of treatments for affective disorders. Edited by A. Coppen and E.S. Paykel, the text synthesizes clinical research and pharmacological data to establish a framework for understanding how various chemical agents influence mood regulation and psychiatric pathology.

Experts recognize this volume as a foundational text within the British Association for Psychopharmacology series. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which is intended for clinicians and researchers in the field of psychiatry.