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- Understanding and treating depression : ways to find hope and help / by Nydegger, Rudy V.,1943-;
Includes bibliographical references (p. [175]-206) and index.What is depression? -- Depression and the depressed : what does it feel like? -- The epidemiology and etiology of depression : who gets it and why? -- Different types and manifestations of depression -- Gender and depression -- Life cycle issues and depression -- Special groups and depression : race, ethnicity, and sexual orientation -- Treatment of depression: psychological therapies -- Treatment for depression : medical treatments and others -- Pulling it all together : what do we know?From the Publisher: In any given year, 10 percent of the population-or about 21 million people-suffers from a depressive disorder. Most do not seek professional help although the great majority could find relief with treatment. And that not only causes hundreds of thousands of dollars in economic costs annually from work slowdown and accidents to illnesses and suicides, the wider picture is that depression hurts not only the person at issue, but millions more who are family members or other loved ones. The problem has become so pervasive yet often ignored that a major pharmaceutical company has launched commercials focused on informing the public that "Depression hurts, everywhere," and can surface not only as psychological aches but also physical pains and illness. This book offers a one-stop source that explains the history, increasing incidence, diagnosis, costs, treatment, and many faces of depression across ages, gender, culture, ethnicity, socioeconomic group, and sexual identity. Every chapter includes vignettes and interviews to illustrate the topic and main points. Treatment approaches and success rates are discussed, as are the meanings and myths applied to this common disorder. Current and emerging research, and treatments on the horizon, are also spotlighted.- Subjects: Depression, Mental.; Depression, Mental;
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- Suicide and mental health / by Nydegger, Rudy V.,1943-;
Includes biblioraphical references (pages 149-150) and index."Delving into a topic of perennial interest and concern, particularly among teenagers, this important volume addresses the full range of issues relative to suicide and suggests ways to help those who struggle"--"While the risk of suicide is increasing across age groups, the good news is that with timely intervention, most suicides are preventable. Written primarily for high school and college students as well as for their teachers and parents, this guide combines relevant research and theories about suicide with current clinical thinking and approaches to diagnosis and treatment. Going beyond the clinical, the volume also explores suicide in history and in popular culture and examines relevant cultural, religious, moral, and ethical viewpoints. It looks at suicide among various demographic groups, probes psychological motivations and methods used, and discusses the controversy surrounding a person's right to die. What differentiates this work from others is that it covers the breadth of the subject but also considers issues in enough depth to make their importance and complexity clear. Readers will better understand the problem of suicide, its impact, and the approaches that can be used to prevent suicide and deal more effectively with at-risk individuals." -- Publisher's description.Introduction -- section I. Overview and background information -- 1. Suicide : what it is and what it is not -- 2. Who commits suicide? : historical and statistical perspectives -- 3. Suicidality and motivation : ideation, planning, intention, and commission -- 4. Risk factors for suicide -- 5. Prevention and treatment for suicidality -- section II. Contemporary controversies and issues -- 6. Mental health, mental illness, and suicide -- Suicide and treatment -- 7. Patient rights and the right to die -- 8. Roles of family, friends, professionals, society, and the law -- 9. Summary and conclusions -- Suicied : the basics -- Historical, cultural, and religious perspective -- Motives and risk factors -- Prevention and treatment of suicidality -- pt. III. Primary documents -- "Mayo Clinic : suicide and suicidal thoughts" -- "Suicide by profession : lots of confusion, inconclusive data" -- "Exploring the link between suicide and TBI" -- "Suicides" -- UCR today : "Study links suicide risk with rates of gun ownership, political conservatism: -- "About teen suicide" -- "Suicide facts at a glance -- Timeline -- Glossary..- Subjects: Suicidal behavior.; Suicide.; Suicide; Mental Health.;
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- Understanding depression / by Nydegger, Rudy V.,1943-author.; Gale (Firm);
Includes bibliographical references and index.1. What is depression? -- 2. Who can develop depression and what causes it? -- 3. The different types and manifestations of depression -- 4. Gender and depression -- 5. Life cycle issues and depression -- 6. Special groups and depression : race, ethnicity, and sexual orientation -- 7. Treatment of depression : psychological therapies -- 8. Treatment for depression : medical and alternative methods -- 9. Pulling it all together : what do we know?This book provides a complete overview of depression that describes the historical background of clinical depression, the various types of mood disorders, and their impact on the health and well-being of people and society.Description based on print version record.- Subjects: Depression, Mental.; Depression, Mental;
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