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	Depression for Dummies What do you have to be depressed about? Bet you've heard that one before. Or how about, You're depressed? Just get over it! Easier said than done, right? Or here's a favorite, They have a pill for that now, you know. Unfortunately, such naive armchair psychology rarely works for someone suffering from the very real plight of depression. All it does is seek to trivialize depression and characterize depressed people as whiners who have nothing better to do than to complain about their lives. But the truth is, depression is a very real problem. In fact, the World Health Organization estimates that, on any given day, 121 million people worldwide suffer from depression. And depression rates continue to increase - for example, kids exhibit depression at nearly ten times the rate of previous generations. Theories abound as to why depression rates are increasing, but regardless of the cause, this scourge continues to rob its victims of happiness, joy, and the capacity to give and receive love. So why Depression For Dummies, when there's already a glut of self-help books on the market peddling so-called cures and remedies for depression? Because this book satisfies the need for a straight-talking, no-nonsense resource on depression. The only agenda of Depression For Dummies is to present you with the facts on depression and explain the options for dealing with it. Rest assured, this is no infomercial in a yellow and black cover. Here's just a sampling of what you'll find in Depression For Dummies: demystifying the types of depression discovering what goes on in the body of a depressed person detecting and diagnosing depression seeking help through therapy and medication modifying depressed behavior and solving life's headaches dealing with depression resulting from grief and relationship issues cutting through the hype of alternative treatments for depression moving beyond depression: avoiding relapses and pursuing a happy life and, Top Ten lists on g Author: Charles H. Elliott & Laura L. Smith Publisher: John Wiley and Son ISBN: 9780764539008 Format: Paperback Book List Price: $29.95 Our Price: $26.66
	Living Well with Depression and Bipolar Disorder Seven years ago, John McManamy was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Through his successful Web site and newsletter, he has turned his struggles into a lifelong dedication to helping others battling depression and bipolar disorder reclaim their lives. In Living Well with Depression and Bipolar Disorder, he brilliantly blends the knowledge of leading expert authorities with the experiences of his fellow patients, as well as his own, and offers extensive information on: Diagnosing the problem. Associated illnesses and symptoms. Treatments, lifestyle, and coping. The effects of depression and bipolar disorder on relationships and sex. With a compassionate and eloquent voice, McManamy describes his belief that depression is a wide spectrum that reaches from occasional bouts of depression to full-fledged bipolar disorder. The first book to help patients recognize this diversity of the disorder, Living Well with Depression and Bipolar Disorder will help sufferers begin to reclaim their lives. Author: John McManamy Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers ISBN: 9780060897420 Format: Paperback Book List Price: $27.99 Our Price: $24.91
	A Secret Sadness Can Your Relationships Make You Depressed? Past and current patterns, unrealistic expectations, and assumptions about your role in the lives of the people close to you may cause or worsen depression. This book offers a groundbreaking perspective on this phenomenon, as well as powerful tools you can use to explore this issue in your own life. Women experience depression at a higher rate than men, and researchers have recently uncovered evidence that suggests this may be due to the higher importance they place on their interpersonal relationships. Some of these researchers believe that women who struggle with relationships may be at higher risk for depression because their relationships are intertwined with their self-esteem and perceptions of personal success. This breakthrough book examines the often hidden relationship factors that make women depressed, the secret sadness that can last a lifetime. Using three detailed case studies from her own practice, author and psychologist Valerie Whiffen explains how interpersonal problems can contribute to feelings of depression. Her insightful narrative sheds light on these problems, and will help you begin your journey toward healing. You'll learn how to explore your own relationships with intimate partners, children, and parents -with an eye for how these relationships may contribute to feelings of hopelessness, sadness, and anxiety. You'll ultimately be able to use this information to help overcome depression. And if depression has touched the life of someone you love, this book will help you to understand her better. Revealing the secret sadness is the first step to moving beyond depression and into a life of balance and joy. Author: Valerie E. Whiffen Publisher: New Harbinger Publications,U.S. ISBN: 9781572244696 Format: Hardback Book List Price: $37.95 Our Price: $33.78
	Dealing with Depression A brief, user-friendly guide to depression and mood disorders for sufferers, their families, and health professionals that care for them. Outlines the advantages and disadvantages of drug and non-drug treatments and offers advice on matching the different types of depression with their most appropriate treatment. Author: Gordon Parker Publisher: Allen & Unwin ISBN: 9781741142143 Format: Paperback Book List Price: $24.95 Our Price: $22.21
	Depressed and Anxious A dialectical behaviour therapist shows readers who struggle with both anxiety and depression how to use ideas from this powerful therapy to relieve their symptoms and regain control of their lives. Readers use mindfulness techniques and cognitive behavioural strategies to tolerate distress, silence negative self-talk, and resolve inner dialectical conflict. Exercises focus on helping readers to become more responsive to uplifting aspects of their environment and tolerant of unavoidable emotions. Author: Thomas Marra Publisher: New Harbinger Publications,U.S. ISBN: 9781572243637 Format: Paperback Book List Price: $33.95 Our Price: $30.22
	Dispel Depression Depression is the most common mental disorder. There are 2 million new sufferers every year. Work pressures, disappointment, debt, divorce, etc., means it's on the increase. This disease creates sufferers who will do anything to improve their living experience. Diet and exercise are known to have a major positive effect on the condition. This accessible programme benefits every level of the condition. One in five of us is likely to suffer from depression in some form during our lifetime. Whatever the causes, and they are numerous, the symptoms are similar and can have a very serious impact on everyday family life. Improvement in diet and exercise has been shown to have a major positive effect. This book has been designed to take the thinking out of the equation. It provides a complete, illustrated, step-by-step solution. It offers a route out of the confines of depression back to a more normal and fulfiling life. Author: Carolyn Humphries & Charlotte Glazzard Publisher: FOULSHAM ISBN: 9780572032197 Format: Paperback Book List Price: $24.99 Our Price: $22.24
	Estrogen-depression Connection What You Need to Know About Hormones and Depression Research has shown a strong connection between estrogen levels and depression throughout a woman's lifetime. We now understand that abrupt hormonal changes can take a toll on women's moods and even cause serious depression. But the good news is that there is a lot women can do to moderate the effect of these changes. This book explores this issue and offers practical advice and tips for managing mood changes throughout all the major stages of a woman's life-from puberty and menstruation to pregnancy and postpartum, and from perimenopause to menopause. It explains in easy-to-understand terms what women can do right now to help balance these estrogen fluctuations through diet and lifestyle changes, alternative therapies, and medication. Get the information you need: Learn how estrogen affects each stage of a woman's life Cope with postpartum depression and menopause Find the best medical and alternative treatments Author: Karen Miller & Steven Rogers Publisher: New Harbinger Publications,U.S. ISBN: 9781572244832 Format: Paperback Book List Price: $25.95 Our Price: $23.10
	Feeling Good The good news is that anxiety, guilt, pessimism, procrastination, low self-esteem, and other "black holes" of depression can be cured without drugs. In Feeling Good, eminent psychiatrist, David D. Burns, M.D., outlines the remarkable, scientifically proven techniques that will immediately lift your spirits and help you develop a positive outlook on life. Now, in this updated edition, Dr. Burns adds an All-New Consumer's Guide To Anti-depressant Drugs as well as a new introduction to help answer your questions about the many options available for treating depression. - Recognise what causes your mood swings - Nip negative feelings in the bud - Deal with guilt - Handle hostility and criticism - Overcome addiction to love and approval - Build self-esteem - Feel good everyday Author: David D. Burns Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers ISBN: 9780380810338 Format: Paperback Book List Price: $20.95 Our Price: $18.65
	Getting Your Life Back In this powerful new self-help programme, Wright and Basco show you how to blend the best methods of scientifically tested treatments to win the battle against depression. The flexible plan laid out in this practical new book lets you learn about and master the Five Keys to Recovery in the sequence that's best for you. Some people may want to work through all five keys others may find they are able to achieve the level of health they want with just a few. Whether you learn the self-help strategies of cognitive-behavior therapy, rely on prescription antidepressants, try herbal remedies, work on mending relationships, focus on spiritual growth, or use a combination of methods, the Personal Plan for Recovery is a breakthrough tool that allows you to take control of your own treatment. Conversational and filled with guided exercises and strategies that work, Getting Your Life Back is an empowering book that maximizes each person's strengths and potential. Author: Jessie Wright & Monica Ramirez Basco Publisher: Simon & Schuster ISBN: 9780743200509 Format: Paperback Book List Price: $29.95 Our Price: $26.66
	The Gift of Depression In her first book, The Gift of ADHD, psychologist Lara Honos-Webb shows readers a radical new way to reframe attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder as a range of strengths, aptitudes and advantages. Now she applies her trend-setting, outside-the-box thinking to one of the most common mental health diagnoses: depression. Instead of directing their energies to overcoming or getting rid of depression, Honos-Webb helps her readers see periods of depression as opportunities for growth and introspection. Each chapter of the book discusses a different aspect of depression as a gift or positive opportunity. Depression can be the start of a reorientation in life, a step in the search for meaning, or a chance for letting go of hurtful aspects of the self. It can also be a chance to deal with grief and loss and learn to expand possibilities. The book concludes with a section of advice about when it is important to defend against depression and how best to go about it when the need arises. Author: Lara Honos-Webb Publisher: New Harbinger Publications,U.S. ISBN: 9781572244436 Format: Paperback Book List Price: $23.95 Our Price: $21.32
	The History of Depression Clinical depression is a common problem for teenagers as well as adults surveys suggest one in eight teens will struggle with depression in a given year. Although many people think of depression as a modern illness, the disorder has afflicted men, women and children for thousands of years.By studying the history of this mind-body illness, readers can learn what depression is, and how doctors and scientists have developed treatments. While primarily historical, The History of Depression includes valuable and relevant information about today?s treatments, including cognitive therapy, antidepressant medications, and natural treatments. While this book is not a substitute for professional medical advice, it gives students and parents solid information about a vital health topic. Author: Kenneth McIntosh Publisher: Mason Crest Publishers ISBN: 9781422201046 Format: Hardback Book List Price: $55.95 Our Price: $49.80
	Peaceful Mind Mindfulness is the conscious, uninvolved awareness of the present moment.Western psychologists have recently learned that this state of mind is particularly conducive to the accomplishment of cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT. Built around a series of specific, step-by-step interventions, this book integrates the spiritual practice of mindfulness with psychological techniques for changing negative thoughts and behaviours into a powerful and proven-effective programme for coping with depression. Author: John R. McQuaid & Paula E. Carmona Publisher: New Harbinger Publications,U.S. ISBN: 9781572243668 Format: Paperback Book List Price: $23.95 Our Price: $21.32
	Tracking the Black Dog Tracking the Black Dog is the product of Black Dog Institute's inaugural Writing Competition - drawing from highlights of the hundreds of entries. Comical, poignant and learned, these excerpts range from Anubis and faithful Argos, beautiful early myths and legends, through werewolves to darker medieval superstitions, witch hunts, alchemy, astrology and Knights errant, touch on Boswell and Johnson and arrive at mesmerism and ouija boards of Victorian times. Churchill's courage in the face of his illness, and references to black dog from our own times are also uncovered, links in a chain stretching back to our forebears. All served with a dollop of black humour. Anyone who has ever experienced depression, or who wants to know more about this illness, will find the black dog's trail through history a fascinating read. Author: Kerrie Eyers Publisher: UNSW Press ISBN: 9780868408125 Format: Paperback Book List Price: $29.95 Our Price: $26.66
	The Depression Book A Zen guide to utilising depression as an opportunity for spiritual growth and personal acceptance. It also includes personal accounts, written exercises, and meditation instructions. Author: Cheri Huber Publisher: Keep it Simple Books,U.S. ISBN: 9780963625564 Format: Paperback Book List Price: $20.95 Our Price: $18.65
	A Cancer Patient's Guide to Overcoming Depression and Anxiety Modern medicine has developed solutions that allow cancer patients to live longer lives, but depression and anxiety often make these years painful and difficult. This book develops the techniques of behaviour activation therapy into practical activities people recovering from cancer can use to recognize and overcome problems with depression and anxiety. Relieved from these two sources of emotional pain and limitation, readers of this book will be able to live life fully and apply their energy to the task of getting better. The concept of behaviour activation is deceptively simple: By reconnecting with naturally occurring sources of pleasure-in other words, by engaging in activities they already know they enjoy doing-individuals are able literally to replace feelings of depression and anxiety with feelings of accomplishment and contentedness.Successes build on one another, creating a model for ever more positive feelings in the future. This key to success, though, is to keep focusing on engaging in enjoyable behaviours without getting bogged down by pain, frustration, and worry. Keeping on track is easy with the step-by-step approach offered in the book. Author: Derek R. Hopko & Carl W. Lejuez Publisher: New Harbinger Publications,U.S. ISBN: 9781572245044 Format: Paperback Book List Price: $29.95 Our Price: $26.66
	Depression and Bipolar Disorder Relying upon the best-selling third edition of Stahl's Essential Psychopharmacology, Dr Stephen M. Stahl has revised chapters covering depression and bipolar disorder for this edition. Significantly revised and expanded it is essential for professionals treating depression and students needing a straight forward illustrated guide to drug mechanism and current research. It includes advances in neurobiology and recent clinical developments to explain with renewed clarity clinical advances in antidepressant therapy and includes new coverage of sleep disorders and disorders of impulse control. The fully revised text is complemented by many new illustrations and enhanced to reflect new knowledge and topics not covered in the previous edition. More than one-third longer than the previous edition, it is essential reading for professionals treating psychosis and students learning the mechanisms of drug reactions. Intended as a primer text covering all aspects of treatment for psychosis and related conditions, this concise volume can nevertheless be read cover to cover by experts and novices alike.Accreditation and Credit Designation Statements The Neuroscience Education Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The Neuroscience Education Institute designates this educational activity for a maximum of 90.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits(tm). Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Sponsorship Information Sponsored by Neuroscience Education Institute Support This activity is supported solely by the sponsor. Neither the Neuroscience Education Institute nor Stephen M. Stahl, MD, PhD has received any funds or grants in support of this educational activity. Author: Stephen M. Stahl Publisher: Cambridge University Press ISBN: 9780521714129 Format: Paperback Book List Price: $114.95 Our Price: $102.31
	Is He Depressed or What? Millions of women ask themselves the same question every day. They wonder whether their husband or boyfriend's short temper, tendency to withdraw, and mysterious physical complaints might be signs of some deeper problem. Is he depressed, they wonder, or what? The tricky part of recognizing male depression is that, very often, it doesn't look like depression at all. Depressed guys often mask their depression with workaholism or substance abuse. Sometimes they withdraw from their relationships or lash out in defensive (and sometimes aggressive) ways. If you think the man in your life is struggling with depression, this book can help you recognize his symptoms and encourage him in overcoming his depressed feelings. The book will also show you how to take care of yourself and not get lost in his depression. It provides a range of strategies you can use to communicate with him effectively, cope with his physical symptoms like insomnia and sexual dysfunction, and rebuild intimacy in your relationship. Ultimately, the book offers compassionate (if sometimes firm) advice to help you do what's best for him, for yourself, and for your relationship. Step-by-step advice to help you: Distinguish between typical and male-type depression Connect and communicate with a depressed guy Help him make the most of psychological and medical treatment Negotiate issues of sexual and emotional intimacy Set safe boundaries and take care of yourself Is He Depressed or What? will save a lot of marriages and a lot of lives. -Frank S. Pittman III, MD, author of Man Enough: Fathers, Sons, and The Search for Masculinity Author: David B. Wexler Publisher: New Harbinger Publications,U.S. ISBN: 9781572244245 Format: Paperback Book List Price: $24.95 Our Price: $22.21
	The Interpersonal Solution to Depression I'm so clumsy-aren't I? Oh, I look so fat! Don't I look fat? Psychologists tell us that people suffering from depression often exhibit three social characteristics that can make them more prone to the disorder: impaired social skills, excessive interpersonal dependency, and excessive interpersonal inhibition. Imagine someone who might ask you one of the questions above. How would you respond? Depressed individuals can oftentimes crave validation from those around them, yet feel devastated when they get criticism or feedback that is not to their liking. Sometimes even their persistent craving for attention is enough to incline others to push the needy individual away, resulting in feelings of rejection-yet another potential depression trigger. People who have trouble relating socially to others at all may be disposed to feelings of loneliness and hopelessness, which are primary risk factors for depression. Interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT) is a different way of thinking about the problem of depression. This short-term therapy, proven effective for the treatment of depression, works to identify the connection between interpersonal conflicts and depression. IPT seeks to help individuals struggling with depression modify their relationships to make them more supportive and less likely to cause or maintain feelings of depression. This book offers a step-by-step program you can use to make IPT work for you. Through its worksheets and exercises, you'll learn to develop a more healthy and accurate self-perception of your own social skills. You'll be coached to practice assertive behaviors, overcome inhibitions, and conquer your fear of failure. By increasing your awareness to the link between mood and relationships, and by helping you change the way you relate to others, this book will help you obtain significant relief from feelings of depression. Author: Thomas E. Joiner & Jeremy Pettit Publisher: New Harbinger Publications,U.S. ISBN: 9781572244184 Format: Paperback Book List Price: $41.95 Our Price: $37.34
	The Mindfulness and Acceptance Workbook for Depression There are hundreds of books on the market that try to help readers 'overcome' or 'put a stop to' depression. But what if depression isn't a 'thing' to be gotten rid of? What if depression is a behaviour that, in the context of the life of someone who is depressed, serves an important function or acts as a signal that something needs to change? Learning to understand the function and interpret the signal of depression would, then, be a much more important goal than finding out how to simply make it go away. Living well even with feelings of depression would be a more productive-and probably more attainable-goal.This workbook marks a major development in the treatment of depression. Based on the acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), an emerging new model of psychotherapy, The Mindfulness and Acceptance Workbook for Depression offers a new approach to depression. The central idea is that feelings of depression are not problems in themselves. What is a serious problem is the avoidance of pleasurable, productive activities. At first depression may set the sufferer up for this avoidance, but sooner or later the process becomes a cycle, and the avoidance behaviours start causing more depressed feelings. When readers use the techniques in this book to evaluate their own experiences of depression, they will find out how to make changes that may or may not decrease their depressed feelings but will most certainly enrich and improve their total life experience. Author: Kirk D. Strosdahl & Patricia J. Robinson Publisher: New Harbinger Publications,U.S. ISBN: 9781572245488 Format: Paperback Book List Price: $33.95 Our Price: $30.22
	Overcoming Depression One Step at a Time Behavioral activation therapy offers effective, fast relief from depression. This powerful and progressive therapy steers away from the idea that depression symptoms represent an illness or weakness. Instead, depression is merely a signpost pointing directly at the things that need to change in oneis life. The straightforward, step-by-step format of this workbook brings you this new therapy for the first time. Its engaging exercises make it easy for you to focus on activities that will inspire you with feelings of pleasure, mastery, and engagement. Learn to develop a list of enjoyable activities, or activities you need to engage in as a part of a normal and satisfying life. Begin with the easiest (or sometimes, the most indispensable) activities on your the list, and learn how to tackle them one by one. This simple, profound process will connect you with naturally occurring rewards, which are powerful antidotes to feelings of depression. With this foundation, go on to change how you approach your day-to-day lifeoyour daily activities, the choices you make, and the way you cope with lifeis ups and downs. Youill find this proven-effective approach to coping with depression easy to master. Author: Christopher Martell & Michael E. Addis Publisher: New Harbinger Publications,U.S. ISBN: 9781572243675 Format: Paperback Book List Price: $32.95 Our Price: $29.33