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The American Medical Association Essential Guide to Depression
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Series: American Medical Association
General ParentingGeneral PsychologyMental Health
Publisher Price: $18.00
ISBN13: 9780671010164
Publisher: Pocket Books
Published: Sep 1 1998
Pages: 256
Weight: 0.52
Height: 0.71 Width: 5.40 Depth: 8.33
Language: English
- What is depression? Characteristics and symptoms of depressive illnesses are fully explained, including major depression, bipolar or manic depression, dysthymia, seasonal affective disorder, and more
- Who is at risk for depression? Age, gender and personality factors are discussed, as well as physiological, genetic, emotional, and environmental causes
- What are the latest treatment options? The full spectrum of prescription medications is profiled, as well as the wide range of psychotherapeutic and complementary approaches
- Who can treat depressive illness? A section on medical and mental health professionals and their qualifications provides guidelines for choosing the best care
- How can I help a loved one? Here is expert advice on how to encourage a family member to seek help; handle destructive or suicidal behavior; know when hospitalization is needed; recognize depression in children and older people; and much more.
With a listing of mental health organizations and resources and a glossary of medical terms, the American Medical Association Essential Guide to Depression presents all the information you need to help yourself or others manage this serious but highly treatable illness.
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