100 questions & answers about depression

Albrecht, Ava T. (Author). Herrick, Charles. (Added Author).

Summary: ... provides practical, authoritative answers to key questions about depression. Written in an easy-to-understand style by two prominent psychiatrists, Drs. Ava T. Albrecht and Charles Herrick, this unique guide presents comprehensive information on causes of depression, treatment options, and coping techniques. This completely revised book includes essential new topics on risk factors associated with depression, brain therapies, physiological drug dependence, and more!

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ISBN: 9780763777593
ISBN: 0763777595
Physical Description: print
xii, 206 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: Sudbury, Mass. : Jones and Bartlett Publishers, c2011.

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Introduction -- Patient biographies -- Part 1: Basics -- Questions 1-10 introduce basic information and the brain chemistry associated with depression: What is mental illness? -- What is a major mental illness? -- How do chemicals work in the brain? -- What is depression? -- Part 2: Diagnosis -- Questions 11-24 discuss common symptoms of depression as well as the diagnosis process: How is depression diagnosed? -- I have a good job and a loving family-how can I feel depressed? -- I have been diagnosed with depression-what do I tell my family and friends? --