The depression helpbook
by Katon, Wayne
Recognizing that all depression is different?from how severe it is and what the symptoms are to how long it lasts?this book explains what causes depression, how to recognize depression, and how to make decisions about treatment. Integrating pharmacologic and psychotherapeutic approaches, it emphasizes self-care strategies that help sufferers of depression develop confidence in their ability to manage depression on a daily basis and achieve balance in their mood and everyday life, reducing the c…
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- Full title :The depression helpbook / Wayne Katon [and others].
Summary
Recognizing that all depression is different?from how severe it is and what the symptoms are to how long it lasts?this book explains what causes depression, how to recognize depression, and how to make decisions about treatment. Integrating pharmacologic and psychotherapeutic approaches, it emphasizes self-care strategies that help sufferers of depression develop confidence in their ability to manage depression on a daily basis and achieve balance in their mood and everyday life, reducing the chance of recurrence. Featuring real people's advice on managing.
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- Publication Date:©2008.
- Edition:2nd ed
Publication Statements
- Publisher(s):Bull Pub
- Place of Publication:Boulder, Colo
- Language:eng
- Publication Date:©2008.
The Physical Object
- Description:1 online resource (iv, 244 pages) : : illustrations
Edition Identifiers
- ISBN:9781933503271, 1933503270
- oclc:ocn277163998
- LC Classification:RC537
- Dewey Decimal:616.85/2706
Table of Contents
What is depression? -- Reversing the downward spiral of depression -- Making your own decision about treatment -- Working with your doctor -- What you should know about antidepressants -- What you should know about psychotherapy -- When is treatment finished -- What family and friends should know -- Plain talk about suicide -- Depression and your body -- Depression and chronic medical illness -- Depression and women's health -- Food, alcohol, and drugs -- Relaxing -- Exercising -- Getting a good night's sleep -- Making time for enjoyment -- Thinking more constructively -- The other people in your life -- Intimacy and sex when you are depressed -- Managing at work when you are depressed -- Managing depression day by day -- Planning for better living -- Maintaining gains and preventing relapse -- Living your plan -- Appendix : a primer on antidepressant.
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