Living with Depression

Why Biology and Biography Matter along the Path to Hope and Healing

AvDeborah Serani

Häftad, Engelska, 2012

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One out of four Americans will experience mental illness in their lifetime; major depressive disorder is the leading cause of disability in the United States for ages 15 through 44. However, only a fraction of those suffering will seek treatment; 25 percent will seek treatment for symptoms. Stigma claims the other 75 percent, wedging depressed individuals into a life of silent suffering.In Living with Depression, Serani outlines the various forms of depression, describes the different treatments, and outlines methods for living with depression and getting the help you or a loved one needs. Tips on how to choose a good therapist, negotiate the labyrinth of healthcare, and minimize stigma are addressed, as is learning how to use biology and biography as tools of empowerment. Listings of national and global resources make this a ready resource for everything you need to know about depression.

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Utgivningsdatum:2012-10-16
Mått:138 x 214 x 15 mm
Vikt:281 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:208
Förlag:Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN:9781442224018

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Dr. Deborah Serani is a psychologist in private practice in New York. She has appeared as an expert on various media outlets including MSNBC.com, MedScape.com, ABC News, All You magazine, Newsday, Baby Talk magazine, Chicago Sun-Times, USAToday.com, Wall Street Journal Health Blog, Washington Post Health Blog, HealthCentral.com, and many more. She has also published articles in academic journals.

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New York psychologist Serani helps patients understand their depression by first understanding what depression is, and then how to navigate the complex system of seeking effective treatment. In the first chapter, Serani shares her own experience with debilitating depression with hopes that her experience 'will serve as an encouraging reminder that depression can be treated.' As she moves into the more scientific sections of the book, she uses examples from her personal and professional experiences to provide more rounded explanations. She understands and acknowledges the reserves people have about using medication and consciously addresses the different treatments with that in mind. The aim of this book is to help patients come to terms with the diagnosis and the attendant stigma attached. . . . Much of the focus is on being proactive and utilizing available resources.

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Chapter 1: My DepressionChapter 2: Understanding DepressionChapter 3: Treatments for DepressionChapter 4: The Inside TrackChapter 5: Your DepressionChapter 6: The 5 R'sChapter 7: Preventing SuicideChapter 8: Living with DepressionChapter 9: Fighting StigmaAppendix I: High Profile Individuals with Mood DisordersAppendix II:ResourcesAppendix III:Glossary