Depression sourcebook : basic consumer health information about the symptoms, causes, and types of depression, including major depression, dysthymia, atypical depression, bipolar disorder, depression during and after pregnancy, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, schizoaffective disorder, and seasonal affective disorder ; along with facts about depression and chronic illness, treatment-resistant depression and suicide, mental health medications, therapies, and treatments, tips for improving self-esteem, resilience, and quality of life while living with depression, a glossary of related terms, and resources for additional help and information

Summary: "Provides basic consumer health information about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of various forms of depression, along with coping tips and strategies for building resilience and self-esteem. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources"--

Record details

ISBN: 9780780814981
ISBN: 0780814983
ISBN: 9780780814998
Physical Description: print
xviii, 567 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Edition: Fourth edition.
Publisher: Detroit, MI : Omnigraphics, [2017]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

pt. I. Introduction to mental health disorders and depression -- 1. What are mental health disorders? -- 2. Brain function and mental health -- 3. Myths and facts about mental health disorders -- 4. Depression : what you need to know -- 5. Why do people get depressed? -- 6. Statistics on depression and related mental health disorders -- Statistics on depression -- Statistics on other common mental illnesses.