| The Depression Answer Book: Professional Answers to More Than 275 Critical Questions about Medication, Therapy, Support, and More Contributor(s): Burgess, Wes (Author) |
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ISBN: 1402217129 ISBN-13: 9781402217128 Publisher: Sourcebooks OUR PRICE: $17.09 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2009 Annotation: Depression affects 14.8 million American adults every year. An important new addition to Sourcebooks' Answer Book series, The Depression Answer Book is a must-have shelf reference written in our easy-to-read question-and-answer format. Authored by an experienced psychiatrist who has done extensive work in the mental health arena, readers will find more than 275 questions and answers that cover such pressing topics as: How many types of depression are there? Does depression ever go away on its own? How can I help a family member who is depressed? Couldn't everyone be diagnosed with depression at one time or another? How do I know which medication is right for me? At a time when individuals are overwhelmed with confusing, and often conflicting, information and emotions, The Depression Answer Book explains confusing medical lingo and provides straightforward answers to pressing questions. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Psychopathology - Depression - Self-help | Mood Disorders - Depression |
| Dewey: 616.852 |
| LCCN: 2008048510 |
| Series: Answer Book |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 6" W x 7.9" (0.70 lbs) 272 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Depression affects 14.8 million American adults every year. How do I know if my sadness is actually depression? What conditions often coexist with depression? How can I help a family member or friend who is depressed? Depression is not merely a bad day or a blue mood--it's a serious disorder that affects people both mentally and physically, and can become debilitating and even fatal if not recognized and properly treated. If you suspect that you or a loved one might be suffering from depression, or if you've recently been diagnosed, The Depression Answer Book can answer all the questions you have about how to get back to yourself. Written by an experienced psychiatrist, The Depression Answer Book covers such pressing topics as:
At a time when individuals are overwhelmed with confusing and often conflicting information and emotions, The Depression Answer Book explains confusing medical lingo and provides straightforward answers to pressing questions. An important new addition to Sourcebooks' Answer Book series, The Depression Answer Book is a must-have shelf reference written in our easy-to-read question-and-answer format. |
Contributor Bio(s): Burgess, Wes: - Wes Burgess, M.D., Ph.D. is a psychiatrist in private practice, specializing in the treatment of mood disorders. He has an office in the Brentwood area of Los Angeles. Dr. Burgess received his psychiatry training at Stanford University and he has taught at Stanford University Medical School, UCLA Medical School, and the University of California Davis, Department of Psychology. Dr. Burgess has lectured around the globe and he is the author of The Bipolar Handbook and The Bipolar Handbook for Children, Teens and Families. |