Depression: The Facts

This book covers the symptoms and possible causes of depression, as well as the wide range of current treatments available. Written by one of the world's leading authorities on depression and suicide, this book will provide a useful overview of depression for sufferers, their families/carers, and health care professionals.

(Oxford)

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SYMPTOMS OF DEPRESSION; 1. Sorrow and natural despondency; 2. Affective disorders - major depression, dysthymia and manic-depressive illness; 3. Seasonal depressions; 4. Depression in childhood and adolescence; 5. Women, men and depression; 6. The elderly and depression; 7. Physical illness, pain, somatic symptoms and depression; 8. Substance abuse and depression; 9. Eating disturbances and depression; 10. Anxiety and depression; 11. Sleep and depression; CAUSES OF DEPRESSION; 12. Biological theories on the causes of depression; 13. Psychological theories on the causes of depression; 14. Hormones, stress and depression; 15. Nature or nurture: which matters most?; TREATMENT OF DEPRESSION; 16. See a doctor for treatment; 17. Treatment with antidepressant medication; 18. Sexuality, depression and antidepressant medication; 19. Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and light therapy; 20. Psychological forms of treatment; 21. Advice to family members; 22. Self-help in depression; 23. Suicide and depression - when zest for life is gone

(Oxford)