Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic fatigue syndrome -- a debilitating disorder associated with fatigue and a range of other constitutional complaints -- has been the subject of much controversy in recent years. Originally conceptualized as a persistent viral infection, the disorder is now understood to be a much more complex phenomenon. This acclaimed volume assembles leading experts on CFS from the fields of psychiatry, infectious diseases, general internal medicine, and neuropsychology. Chapters explore the factors that contribute to the development of the disorder and present a multidisciplinary approach to evaluation and clinical management.

Strauss, Foreword. Part I: Background. Demitrack, Abbey, Historical Overview and Evolution of Contemporary Definitions of Chronic Fatigue States. Manu et al, Idiopathic Chronic Fatigue: Depressive Symptoms and Functional Somatic Complaints. Abbey, Psychiatric Diagnositc Overlap in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Demitrack, The The Psychobiology of Chronic Fatigue: The Central Nervous System as a Final Pathway. Part II: Assessment. Grafman, Neuropsychological Assessment of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Abbey, Demitrack, Psychiatric Assessment of Patients with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Komaroff, Fagioli, Medical Assessment of Fatigue and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Part III: Treatment. Abbey, Psychotherapeutic Perspectives on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Wessely, Cognitive-behavioral Therapy for Patients with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Why?. Sharpe, Cognitive-behavioral Therapy for Patients with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: How? Demitrack, Psychopharmacological Principles in the Treatment of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Engleberg, Medically Oriented Therapy for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Related Conditions.

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