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Depression : a very short introduction / by Tacchi, Mary Jane.; Scott, Jan,author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 123-125) and index.What is depression? What is bipolar disorder? How are they diagnosed and how are they treated? Can a small child be diagnosed with depression and treated with antidepressants - and should they be? Covering depression, manic depression, and bipolar disorder, this Very Short Introduction gives a brief account of the history of these concepts, before focussing on the descriptions and understanding of these disorders today. Jan Scott and Mary Jane Tacchi look at the introduction of modern treatments for people suffering from depression, recounting the stories behind the development and introduction of antidepressants and mood stabilizers. They examine the symptoms and signs of the different disorders, as well as the association between physical disorders and depression. Exploring the importance of depression and bipolar disorder in society, they also look at the link between creativity and mood disorders. Scott and Tacchi conclude by discussing treatments and the future for those with depression. The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.A very short history of melancholia -- The modern era: diagnosis and classification od depression -- Who is at risk of depression? -- Models of depression -- The evolution of treatments -- Current controversies, future directions -- Depression in modern society.
Subjects: Depression, Mental.; Depressive Disorder.;
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Helping others with depression : words to say, things to do / by Noonan, Susan J.,1953-author.; Fava, M.(Maurizio),writer of foreword.; Petersen, Timothy J.,writer of foreword.;
"The book is meant for those who want to help a loved one with depression. The book details what depression is and what its main symptoms and manifestations are, followed by proven strategies for encouraging someone to get treatment and suggestions for how to tell when depressive symptoms are getting worse and may indicate a risk for suicide"--Includes bibliographical references (pages 237-249) and index.What are mood disorders? -- Signs of depression to look for: making the diagnosis -- Healthy ways to handle mood disorders -- Finding professional help -- Paying for mental health treatment -- Challenges in caring for someone who has a mood disorder -- Support and communication strategies -- Helpful approaches -- What you can do now -- When someone is suicidal -- Mood disorders and addictions -- For the parents of a teen or young adult and the teens with an affected parent -- Technology in mental health -- Depression in a seniors -- What recovery looks like -- Anticipating recovery: skills to have in place -- Caring for the caregivers -- Do's and don'ts and suggested language.
Subjects: Depression, Mental.; Depression, Mental; Depressive Disorder; Depressive Disorder;
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The upward spiral : using neuroscience to reverse the course of depression, one small change at a time / by Korb, Alex.;
Includes bibliographical references.Part 1: Stuck in a downward spiral -- A brain map of depression -- Trapped with anxiety and worry -- Always noticing the negative -- Caught in bad habits -- Part 2: Creating an upward spiral -- Exercise your brain -- Set goals, make decisions -- Give your brain a rest -- Develop positive habits -- Take advantage of biofeedback -- Activate a gratitude circuit -- Rely on the power of others -- Your brain in therapy.Depression can feel like a downward spiral, pulling you into a vortex of sadness, fatigue, and apathy. In The Upward Spiral, neuroscientist Alex Korb demystifies the intricate brain processes that cause depression and offers a practical and effective approach to getting better. Based on the latest research in neuroscience, this book provides dozens of straightforward tips you can do every day to rewire your brain and create an upward spiral towards a happier, healthier life.
Subjects: Depression, Mental.; Affective disorders.; Depressive Disorder.; Affective Disorders, Psychotic.; Depression.;
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Bipolar disorder : a guide for you & your loved ones / by Mondimore, Francis Mark,1953-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Normal and Abnormal Mood -- The Categories of Bipolar Disorder -- Bipolar Disorder and the DSM-5 -- The Mood Disease: Some History -- Mood-Stabilizing Medications -- Antipsychotic Medications -- Antidepressant Medications -- New (and Old) Medications and Pipeline Drugs -- More Medications, Hormones, and Dietary Supplements -- Brain-Stimulation Treatments -- Counseling and Psychotherapy -- Treatment Approaches in Bipolar Disorder -- The Brain Is Like the Internet -- More Bipolar Biology -- The Science of Cycles : Chronobiology -- The Genetics of Bipolar Disorder -- Bipolar Disorder in Children and Adolescents -- Women with Bipolar Disorder : Special Considerations -- Alcoholism and Drug Abuse -- Borderline Personality Disorder -- Bipolar Disorder and Creativity -- Living with Bipolar Disorder -- Planning for Emergencies -- The Role of the Family -- Summing Up and Looking Ahead."The author is a psychiatrist who specializes in depression and bipolar disorder, for which the right mixture of medications is difficult to achieve. This fourth edition features updated discussions of older therapies and added material on newer ones--vagus nerve stimulation, transcranial magnetic stimulation, and intravenous infusion of ketamine/esketamine--and a new chapter comparing bipolar disorder with borderline personality disorder."--
Subjects: Manic-depressive illness.; Bipolar Disorder.;
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OMG that's me : bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and more / by Mowry, Dave,author.;
Obsessive thoughts and behavior -- Which bipolar me is going to wake up today? -- The never-ending to-do list -- Suffering in silence -- Bipolar disorder and job insecurity -- Too depressed to shower -- Panic attacks -- Don't disappear from my like because I have bipolar disease -- Flashbacks -- Is laughter really the best medicine? -- Have bipolar and finding your funny -- Five surprising things we can do to improve our lives -- What might have been -- Suicide ideation -- Bipolar disorder and hobbies -- Misreading situations -- Bipolar disorder and bad memories -- Oversharing -- Constant conversations in my head -- Panic attacks: My constant companion -- Mental illness: A balanced vies -- Don't disrespect me because I have bipolar disease -- Identity theft: Take mine -- Peer support works -- My lost years -- We are beautiful people: A message of dignity and hope.If you are living with a mental illness or mood disorder - or more than one - you're not alone. People all over the country and the world are living with mental disorders such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, and more.Whether you're living with a mental illness, you have a loved one who is, or you're a mental health provider who wants to better understand your patients, this books is a must read.
Subjects: Affective disorders.; Affective Symptoms.; Anxiety Disorders.; Bipolar Disorder.; Depressive Disorder.;
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How everyone became depressed : the rise and fall of the nervous breakdown / by Shorter, Edward.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 201-241) and index.Nerves as a problem -- The rise of nervous illness -- Fatigue -- Anxiety -- A different kind of nervous breakdown: melancholia -- The nervous breakdown -- Paradigm shift -- Something wrong with the label -- Drugs -- The return of the two depressions (and an anxious postscript -- Nerves redux -- Context."In this provocative book, Edward Shorter describes how in the 19th century patients with anxiety, fatigue and unable to sleep and obsess about the whole thing were considered "nervous," and when they lost control it was a "nervous breakdown." Then psychiatry turned its back on the whole concept of nerves, and--first under the influence of Freud's psychoanalysis and then the influence of the pharmaceutical industry--the diagnosis of depression took center stage. The result has been a scientific disaster, leading to the misdiagnosis and inappropriate treatment (with "antidepressants") of millions of patients. And with the new 5th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-5), the trend of inappropriate treatment is sure to continue. Urging that the diagnosis of depression be re-thought, this book turns a dramatic page in the understanding of psychiatric symptoms that are as common as the common cold. A gripping historical argument on psychiatric diagnosis and its flawed heritage and future."--Jacket.
Subjects: Depression, Mental.; Stress (Psychology); Depressive Disorder.; Affective Symptoms.; Stress, Psychological.;
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Living with bipolar disorder : a handbook for patients and their families / by Brock, Karen R.,1953-;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 236-242) and index.How did I get here? -- A historical perspective -- Bipolar disease basics -- Bipolar disease diagnosis -- The bipolar spectrum -- Bipolar disease genetics -- Bipolar disease in women -- Why treat bipolar disease? -- Bipolar disease medications -- Talk therapy and lifestyle management -- Other treatments -- The dark side of bipolar disease -- The bipolar edge -- Prominent bipolar disease sufferers -- Putting it all together."The goal of this book is to help the bipolar person manage their illness and live a full and meaningful life. The reader will learn about bipolar disorder: how it presents, is diagnosed, is passed down in families, and how it affects women as compared to men. The types of treatment and daily maintenance are discussed"--
Subjects: Manic-depressive illness.; Manic-depressive illness; Manic-depressive illness; Bipolar Disorder;
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The depths : the evolutionary origins of the depression epidemic / by Rottenberg, Jonathan.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.A sweeping new theory about depression argues that effective treatments have been limited by a misperception that the disorder occurs because of psychological or chemical defects, posing the theory that depression is actually caused by severe, evolutionary-based expressions of natural emotions that can be better addressed through alternate treatments."Why are we losing the fight against depression? In this groundbreaking work, psychologist Jonathan Rottenberg explains that despite advances in pharmaceutical science, progress has been hampered by our fundamental misunderstanding of depression as a psychological or chemical defect. Instead, Rottenberg introduces a surprising alternative: that depression is a particularly severe outgrowth of our natural capacity for emotion; it is a low mood gone haywire. Drawing on recent developments in the science of mood-and his own harrowing depressive experience as a young adult-Rottenberg explains depression in evolutionary terms, showing how its dark pull arises from adaptations that evolved to help our ancestors ensure their survival. Weaving together experimental and epidemiological research, clinical observations, and the voices of people who have struggled with depression, The Depths offers a bold new account of why depression endures-and points the way toward new paths for treatment."-
Subjects: Depression, Mental.; Depression, Mental; Mood (Psychology); Psychobiology.; Evolutionary psychology.; Depressive Disorder; Depressive Disorder; Biological Evolution.;
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The bipolar disorder survival guide : what you and your family need to know / by Miklowitz, David Jay,1957-;
Includes bibliographical references and index.How this book can help you survive -- and thrive -- Understanding the experience of bipolar disorder -- Into the doctor's court : getting an accurate diagnosis -- "Is it an illness or is it me?" : coping with the diagnosis -- Where bipolar disorder comes from : genetics, biology, and stress -- What medications and psychotherapy can do for you -- Coming to terms with your medications -- Tips to help you manage moods -- Heading off the escalation of mania -- Halting the spiral of depression -- Overcoming suicidal thoughts and feelings -- For women only : what you need to know about bipolar disorder and your health -- Succeeding at home and at work : communication, problem-solving skills, and dealing effectively with stigma -- "Does my child have bipolar disorder?" : How would you know and what should you do?Bipolar disorder is a lifelong challenge--but it doesn't have to rule your life. Find the science-based information you need in the revised third edition of this indispensable guide. Trusted authority Dr. David J. Miklowitz shares proven strategies for managing your illness or supporting a loved one with the disorder. Learn specific steps to cope with mood episodes, reduce recurrences, avoid misdiagnosis, get the most out of treatment, resolve family conflicts, and make lifestyle changes to stay well. Updated throughout, the third edition has a new chapter on kids and teens; the latest facts on medications and therapy, including important advances in personalized care; and expanded coverage of the bipolar II subtype. It features boxes on complementary and alternative treatments and provides downloadable practical tools.
Subjects: Manic-depressive illness; Manic-depressive illness; Affective disorders; Depression, Mental; Bipolar Disorder.;
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Navigating anxiety & depression /
"Anxiety and depression are on the rise among American teens. Many are searching for resources to manage these mental health conditions--this empowering title is here to help. It features explanatory text that allows readers to understand what is going on in their brains when they experience symptoms of anxiety or depression. It also covers key ways those with these common mental health conditions can find support and relief, including lifestyle changes, technology advancements, and talk therapies. Teens can use these techniques and tools to help themselves as well as others enduring anxiety or depression."--Provided by publisher.Includes bibliographical references (page 157) and index.
Subjects: Anxiety disorders; Anxiety disorders; Depression, Mental; Depression, Mental;
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