Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Women: Can Therapy Help?

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Title: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Women: Can Therapy Help?
Language: English
Authors: Burke, Susan G.
Source: Social Work. Jan 1992 37(1):35-39.
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 5
Publication Date: 1992
Document Type: Information Analyses
Reports - General
Journal Articles
Descriptors: Chronic Illness, Clinical Diagnosis, Counseling Techniques, Depression (Psychology), Females, Middle Aged Adults, Outcomes of Treatment, Psychological Evaluation
ISSN: 0037-8046
Abstract: Presents current research on chronic fatigue syndrome, which currently afflicts mostly females between ages of 25 and 55. Notes that, because depression is common symptom of chronic fatigue syndrome, mental health practitioners are often involved with victims and must formulate appropriate treatment strategy that considers physiological, intrapsychic, interpersonal, and environmental aspects. Includes case material. (Author/NB)
Entry Date: 1994
Accession Number: EJ482826
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Presents current research on chronic fatigue syndrome, which currently afflicts mostly females between ages of 25 and 55. Notes that, because depression is common symptom of chronic fatigue syndrome, mental health practitioners are often involved with victims and must formulate appropriate treatment strategy that considers physiological, intrapsychic, interpersonal, and environmental aspects. Includes case material. (Author/NB)
ISSN:0037-8046