In clear, non-technical language, this guide explains the latest findings on depression, the complex mood disorder that affects nearly 17 million Americans each year. Illustrations throughout.
In clear, non-technical language, this guide explains the latest findings on depression, the complex mood disorder that affects nearly 17 million Americans each year. Illustrations throughout.
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FOREWORD INTRODUCTION 1 DEPRESSION DEFINED What Is Depression? Facts and Figures About Depression Who Is At Risk for Depression? 2 TYPES OF DEPRESSIVE ILLNESS Major Depression Variations of Major Depression Dysthymia Seasonal Affective Disorder Bipolar Depression Variations of Bipolar Depression Is My Depression Like Your Depression? 3 MAJOR CAUSES OF DEPRESSIVE ILLNESS Biological Causes of Depression Genetic Causes of Depression Emotional and Environmental Causes of Depression 4 OTHER CAUSES OF DEPRESSIVE ILLNESS Physical Causes of Depression When Substance Abuse Causes Depression Prescription Medication and Depression Interrelated Causes 5 GETTING HELP FOR DEPRESSION Do I Need Help? Does Someone You Love Need Help? Where to Find Help Getting a Diagnosis Questioning Your Diagnosis Selecting Treatment Who Treats Depressive Illness? Choosing Your Professional Care Where Will I Be Treated? Helping Yourself 6 TREATMENTS FOR DEPRESSIVE ILLNESS Medication Light Therapy Electroconvulsive Therapy Psychotherapy Charting Your Illness Complementary Therapies 7 HELPING A LOVED ONE WITH DEPRESSION What Can I Do? When a Loved One Is Hospitalized When a Loved One Is Suicidal Approaching Your Loved One When a Child Is Depressed When an Older Person Is Depressed Recovery RESOURCES GLOSSARY INDEX
FOREWORD INTRODUCTION 1 DEPRESSION DEFINED What Is Depression? Facts and Figures About Depression Who Is At Risk for Depression? 2 TYPES OF DEPRESSIVE ILLNESS Major Depression Variations of Major Depression Dysthymia Seasonal Affective Disorder Bipolar Depression Variations of Bipolar Depression Is My Depression Like Your Depression? 3 MAJOR CAUSES OF DEPRESSIVE ILLNESS Biological Causes of Depression Genetic Causes of Depression Emotional and Environmental Causes of Depression 4 OTHER CAUSES OF DEPRESSIVE ILLNESS Physical Causes of Depression When Substance Abuse Causes Depression Prescription Medication and Depression Interrelated Causes 5 GETTING HELP FOR DEPRESSION Do I Need Help? Does Someone You Love Need Help? Where to Find Help Getting a Diagnosis Questioning Your Diagnosis Selecting Treatment Who Treats Depressive Illness? Choosing Your Professional Care Where Will I Be Treated? Helping Yourself 6 TREATMENTS FOR DEPRESSIVE ILLNESS Medication Light Therapy Electroconvulsive Therapy Psychotherapy Charting Your Illness Complementary Therapies 7 HELPING A LOVED ONE WITH DEPRESSION What Can I Do? When a Loved One Is Hospitalized When a Loved One Is Suicidal Approaching Your Loved One When a Child Is Depressed When an Older Person Is Depressed Recovery RESOURCES GLOSSARY INDEX
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