Depression / by Laura L. Smith, PhD, Charles H. Elliott, PhD.

Depression for dummies (portion title)

Smith, Laura L., (author.). Elliott, Charles H., 1948- (author.).

Summary:

"Do you want the good, the bad, or the best news first? OK, the bad news is that an estimated 264+ million people worldwide suffer from a depressive illness. The good news is that we know how to defeat these illnesses better than ever before using a growing range of highly effective psychotherapies, medications, and other therapeutic methods that are improving all the time. And the best news: because of these advances, the majority of people no longer need to suffer the debilitating--and sometimes dangerous--effects of long-term depressive illness. In this friendly, cheerful, no-nonsense guide, leading clinical psychologists Laura L. Smith and Charles H. Elliot give you the straight talk on what you face and proven, practical advice on how to punch back and win. Showing you how to know your enemy, they demystify common types of depression, explain its physical effects, and help identify the kind you have. Armed in this way, you can take firmer steps toward the lifestyle changes--as well as therapy or medication--that will put you back in control"-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

ISBN: 9781119768593
ISBN: 1119768594
Physical Description: xiii, 382 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Edition: 2nd edition.
Publisher: Hoboken, NJ : John Wiley & Sons Inc., [2021]
Copyright: ©2021

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Chapter 1: Demystifying and defeating depression -- Chapter 2: Detecting depression -- Chapter 3: When bad things happen -- Chapter 4: Breaking barriers to change -- Chapter 5: Finding help for depression -- Chapter 6: Understanding the thought/feeling connection -- Chapter 7: Defeating distorted thinking -- Chapter 8: Rethinking thoughts lurking behind depression -- Chapter 9: Accepting thoughts and feelings -- Chapter 10: Thinking the worst: Suicide -- Chapter 11: Getting out of bed -- Chapter 12: Working out to lift depression -- Chapter 13: Rediscoverig healthy pleasures -- Chapter 14: Solving life's headaches -- Chapter 15: Working through loss, grief, and mourning -- Chapter 16: Relationship enchancement -- Chapter 17: Prescribing pleasure -- Chapter 18: Hype, help, or hope? Alternative treatments for depression -- Chapter 19: Reducing the risk of relapse -- Chapter 12: Mending your memory -- Chapter 21: Pursuing Happiness -- Chapter 22: Ten ways out of a bad mood -- Chapter 23: Ten ways to help kids with depression -- Chapter 24: Ten ways to help a friend or lover with depression.