| What to Do When Someone You Love Is Depressed: A Practical, Compassionate, and Helpful Guide Revised Edition Contributor(s): Golant, Susan K. (Author), Golant, Mitch (Other) |
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ISBN: 0805082778 ISBN-13: 9780805082777 Publisher: Holt Paperbacks OUR PRICE: $17.99 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2007 Annotation: A clinical psychologist and expert on depression updates the book that has helped thousands with its combination of professional advice and comfort There are few circumstances in life as hard and at the same time as important as being a friend to a person who is suffering from depression. "What to Do When Someone You Love Is Depressed" offers guidance to the friends and family of a depressed person on how to keep one's own spirits up and at the same time do what is best to help a loved one get through a difficult time. Among the many subjects addressed are - the warning signs of serious illness - how to maintain intimacy and communication - the most successful forms of treatment - what to do when someone threatens suicide This updated edition addresses readers' questions and provides new and expanded information on - how to choose the right psychiatrist - the role and limits of medication - resistant depression - the link between depression and chronic illness - specific challenging situations and advice on handling them |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Self-help | Mood Disorders - Depression - Psychology | Psychopathology - Depression |
| Dewey: 616.852 |
| LCCN: 2008273055 |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 5" W x 8" (0.60 lbs) 256 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A clinical psychologist and expert on depression updates the book that has helped thousands with its combination of professional advice and comfort There are few circumstances in life as hard and at the same time as important as being a friend to a person who is suffering from depression. What to Do When Someone You Love Is Depressed offers guidance to the friends and family of a depressed person on how to keep one's own spirits up and at the same time do what is best to help a loved one get through a difficult time. Among the many subjects addressed are- the warning signs of serious illness - how to maintain intimacy and communication - the most successful forms of treatment - what to do when someone threatens suicide This updated edition addresses readers' questions and provides new and expanded information on - how to choose the right psychiatrist - the role and limits of medication - resistant depression - the link between depression and chronic illness - specific challenging situations and advice on handling them |
Contributor Bio(s): Golant, Susan K.: - Susan K. Golant is a writer who specializes in physical and mental health and the coauthor with Rosalynn Carter of Helping Yourself Help Others and Helping Someone with Mental Illness.Golant, Mitch: - Mitch Golant, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist with a private practice and the vice president of research and development for the Wellness Community-National. He is the co-author of What to Do When Someone You Love Is Depressed. |