Helping A Friend Who Is Depressed

Author : Richard Worth
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2016-12-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781499464429

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Helping a Friend Who Is Depressed by Richard Worth Pdf

Depression is an unfortunately common mental health issue that many people don’t know how to address. In this straightforward, practical guide, readers will learn how they can identify and help a friend who is suffering from depression. Written in a compassionate tone, this guide separates out fact from fiction, providing an informative list of myths and facts to dispel common incorrect notions about depression as well as a thoughtful list of questions readers can ask their guidance counselor about a friend’s depression and seeking help. The result? Empowered readers who can lend a hand to a friend in trouble.

Author : Laura Epstein Rosen,Xavier Francisco Amador
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2016-08-02
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781439135259

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When Someone You Love Is Depressed by Laura Epstein Rosen,Xavier Francisco Amador Pdf

A practical guide to helping your loved one cope with depression while protecting your own mental health. Many books have been written for those suffering from depression. But what if you’re suffering because someone you love is depressed? Research shows that if you are close to a depressed person, you are at a much higher risk of developing problems yourself, including anxiety, phobias, and even a kind of contagious depression. In this authoritative and compassionate book, psychologists Laura Epstein Rosen and Cavier Francisco Amador explain the mechanisms of depression that can cause communication breakdown, increase hostility, and ultimately destroy relationships. Through compelling real-life stories and step-by-step advice, the authors teach concrete methods that you and your loved one can use to protect yourselves and your relationship from depression’s impact. Drawing on their own innovative research, the authors give sensitive guidance about how to recognize your needs, how to provide the best kind of support, and how to encourage the depressed person to seek treatment. Whether you are the partner, parent, friend, or child of a depressed person, you’ll find this book and invaluable companion in you journey back to health.

Author : Michael D. Yapko, PhD
Publisher : Main Street Books
Page : 385 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2011-04-27
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9780307786074

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Breaking the Patterns of Depression by Michael D. Yapko, PhD Pdf

Twenty to thirty million Americans suffer from some form of diagnosable depression, and their ranks are growing. Psychologist Michael D. Yapko explains that in order to find relief, more than the current episode of depression must be examined. In Breaking the Patterns of Depression, he presents skills that enable readers to understand and ultimately avert depression's recurring cycles. Focusing on future prevention as well as initial treatment, the book includes over one hundred structured activities to help sufferers learn the skills necessary to become and remain depression-free. Breaking the Patterns of Depression begins by translating the clinical literature on psychotherapy and antidepressant medication into language that can be used to enhance an understanding of depression, and to personalize individual cures. Yapko uses a conversational, anecdotal tone that encourages readers to take an active approach to helping themselves. Special sections entitled "Learn by Doing" and "Shifting Perspectives" help develop the skills necessary to manage difficult experiences. Readers learn how to solve problems effectively, anticipate the likely consequences of their actions, think and act in a direct, goal-oriented fashion, balance different areas of their lives, and use self-knowledge to stay out of harmful situations. More realistic and helpful than other depression-management books on the market, Breaking the Patterns of Depression defines what causes depression and, best of all, clarifies what can be done about it. With this knowledge in hand, readers can control their depression, rather than having depression control them.

Author : Susan J. Noonan
Publisher : Johns Hopkins University Press
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2020-12-29
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781421439297

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Helping Others with Depression by Susan J. Noonan Pdf

It is of enormous value to the layperson, hungry for knowledge about how best to interact and help their loved one face the dreadful ravages of depression."—Nursing Times

Author : Susan J. Noonan
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 155 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2016-06
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781421420158

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When Someone You Know Has Depression by Susan J. Noonan Pdf

"Following on the success of Managing Your Depression, Susan Noonan's new book is for family members and friends of people with depression or bipolar disorder. A certified peer specialist at McLean Hospital (a comprehensive psychiatric hospital affiliated with Harvard University), Susan draws on her experiences providing support and education for those living with or caring for a person who has a mood disorder. A family member who has a mood disorder affects the entire family. Further, family members and close friends are often the first to recognize the subtle changes and symptoms of depression--and they are also the people who provide daily support to their loved ones, often at great personal price. Caring for someone with a mood disorder differs from caring for someone with a physical medical disorder, in ways that complicate the caregiving role. A concise and practical guide to the daily management of depression and bipolar depression written for the caregiver, the book explains how to reinforce lessons the patient has been taught in therapy, how to role model resilience skills, and how caregivers can and must care for themselves. It describes effective communication strategies and advises how to find appropriate professional help. Its many tables and worksheets convey much needed information in an accessible way. References, Resources, and a Glossary complete the package. Overall the book helps readers navigate the depression or biopolar disorder of someone close to them, providing readers with words to say and things to do as they try to help someone change the course of a sometimes confounding and often disabling illness"--

Author : American Psychiatric Association
Publisher : American Psychiatric Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2021-09-24
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1955245185

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Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) by American Psychiatric Association Pdf

Author : Richard Worth
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2016-12-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781499464436

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Helping a Friend Who Is Depressed by Richard Worth Pdf

In this book, readers learn how they can identify and help a friend who is suffering from depression. Written in a compassionate tone, this guide separates out fact from fiction.

Author : Claudia J. Strauss
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2004-01-06
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9780451209863

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Talking to Depression: Simple Ways To Connect When Someone in Your LifeIs Depres by Claudia J. Strauss Pdf

When someone suffers from depression, friends and family members naturally want to help—but too often their good intentions come out all wrong. This practical, compassionate guide helps readers understand exactly what their loved one is going through, and why certain approaches help and others have the potential to do damage. Talking to Depression offers specific advice on what to do and what not to do—and what to say and what not to say—to avoid frustration and give the kind of caring, effective support that will make a difference.

Author : Jody Ehrhardt
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 88 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2005-02
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780595344048

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Help Me, I'm Depressed by Jody Ehrhardt Pdf

Do you know someone who is suffering from depression? If someone you know is being crushed by the yoke of depression, would you recognize the symptoms? And, if they were depressed, would you know how to help them? In Help Me, I'm Depressed, the author, a well-known expert in the field of depression, shows you how to recognize the symptoms of depression. The author guides you professionally in the approach to helping a family member, friend, or coworker with depression. With so many people living under the cloud of depression, Help Me, I'm Depressed, offers a new and refreshing approach to helping that loved one, friend, or colleague climb out of the dark pit of depression. Although depression is a silent disease remedies and effective steps exist. Those with depression can emerge from their dark state and experience once again the joys and happiness of life. Inside Help Me, I'm Depressed, you will discover effective solutions and new strategies for helping someone who is undergoing depression or for dealing with your own depression. Important life saving solutions include the answers to questions such as: How can you differentiate between a "bad mood" and the dangerous signs of depression? Which are the most effective solutions for those who are depressed? How can you help stop the inevitable spiraling into deeper depression? How does someone take back control of his or her life?

Author : Matthew Johnstone
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2012-03-01
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781780339030

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I Had a Black Dog by Matthew Johnstone Pdf

'I Had a Black Dog says with wit, insight, economy and complete understanding what other books take 300 pages to say. Brilliant and indispensable.' - Stephen Fry 'Finally, a book about depression that isn't a prescriptive self-help manual. Johnston's deftly expresses how lonely and isolating depression can be for sufferers. Poignant and humorous in equal measure.' Sunday Times There are many different breeds of Black Dog affecting millions of people from all walks of life. The Black Dog is an equal opportunity mongrel. It was Winston Churchill who popularized the phrase Black Dog to describe the bouts of depression he experienced for much of his life. Matthew Johnstone, a sufferer himself, has written and illustrated this moving and uplifting insight into what it is like to have a Black Dog as a companion and how he learned to tame it and bring it to heel.

Author : Rosalynn Carter,Susan Golant, M.A.
Publisher : Harmony
Page : 407 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2011-10-05
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9780307807250

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Helping Someone with Mental Illness by Rosalynn Carter,Susan Golant, M.A. Pdf

The first thing you need to know is that life isn't over. "The good news," writes Mrs. Carter in Helping Someone with Mental Illness, "is that with proper diagnosis and treatment, the overwhelming majority of people with mental illness can now lead productive lives." Based on Mrs. Carter's twenty-five years of advocacy and the latest data from the Rosalynn Carter Symposia for Mental Illness, her book offers step-by-step information on what to do after the diagnosis: seeking the best treatment; evaluating health-care providers; managing workplace, financial, and legal matters. Mrs. Carter addresses the latest breakthroughs in understanding, research, and treatment of schizophrenia, depression, manic depression, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and other mental disorders. She also discusses the emotional and psychological issues in caregiving for people with mental illness and offers concrete suggestions to help erase the prejudice and discrimination based on misinformation about mental illness. Her book is also a rich clearinghouse that guides readers to hundreds of specialized resources, including organizations, hot lines, newsletters, videos, books, websites, and more. From the Trade Paperback edition.

Author : National Institute Mental Health (Nimh)
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2019-05-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1097748898

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Depression by National Institute Mental Health (Nimh) Pdf

This publication will help adults who have depression, as well as their loved ones, to understand the illness and its symptoms, as well as how it can be treated. In addition, it will help parents identify whether their children may be suffering from depression and need treatment. This eBook provides an overview on depression. Depression, also called "depressive disorder" or "clinical depression," is a common but serious mood disorder that causes severe symptoms that can affect how you feel, think, and handle daily activities, such as sleeping, eating, or working. The eBook contains information on the signs and symptoms of depression, treatment and support options, and a listing of additional resources. It is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered a guide for making medical decisions. Please review this information and discuss it with your doctor or health care provider. About this booklet 21. Depression is a real illness. 3Signs and Symptoms 3Factors That Play a Role in Depression 4Types of Depression 52.Depression affects people in different ways. 6Women 6Men 6Children 7Teens 7Older People 93.Depression is treatable. 10Talking to Your Doctor 11Tests and Diagnosis 11Treatment 12Medications 13Talk Therapy ("Psychotherapy") 19Computer and/or Internet-Based Therapies 20Depression: Is There an App for That? 22Electroconvulsive Therapy andOther Brain Stimulation Therapies 24Beyond Treatment: Things You Can Do 254.You are not alone. 27If You Think a Loved One May Have Depression 28Helpful resources 30

Author : Paul Gilbert
Publisher : Robinson
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2009-05-01
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781849011556

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Overcoming Depression 3rd Edition by Paul Gilbert Pdf

Overcoming app now available via iTunes and the Google Play Store. A Books on Prescription Title Break free from the hell of depression If you suffer from depression you are far from alone. Depression is very common, affecting over 300 million people around the world. Written by Professor Paul Gilbert, internationally recognised for his work on depression, this highly acclaimed self-help book has been of benefit to thousands of people including sufferers, their friends and families, and those working in the medical profession. This fully revised third edition has been extensively updated and rewritten to reflect over ten years of new research on understanding and treating depression, particularly the importance of developing compassionate ways of thinking, behaving and feeling. It contains helpful case studies and new, easy-to-follow, step-by-step suggestions and exercises to help you understand your depression and lift your mood.

Author : J. Raymond DePaulo, Jr.,Leslie Alan Horvitz
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2002-03-25
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9780471249726

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Understanding Depression by J. Raymond DePaulo, Jr.,Leslie Alan Horvitz Pdf

From a leading medical expert at Johns Hopkins, here is an up-to-the-minute, definitive guide to what s known about depression and how it can be treated. Around ten percent of North Americans suffer from depression at some point -- and more than half haven t even sought help. Now, Dr. Raymond DePaulo, one of the world s foremost authorities on depression, provides a sensitive, thorough, and reassuring book for sufferers from depression and those who care about them. This practical guide for individuals with depression and their families -- the only totally comprehensive book in the market -- shows readers how to identify the problem, then directs them to the various forms of treatment, including medications, psychotherapy, support groups, and exercise. It is one of the few books to discuss in depth manic depression, the bipolar form of depression. Dr. DePaulo discusses both mainstream (the latest medications and talk therapies) and alternative paths and reveals the truth about the dangerous fallacies that abound about depression. Comprehensive, compassionate, and grounded in the very latest research into brain chemistry, psychology, and medications, this is a definitive, landmark roadmap to one of the most devastating -- and common -- mental illnesses.

Author : Stephen S. Ilardi
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 295 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2009-06-02
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780786747481

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The Depression Cure by Stephen S. Ilardi Pdf

Based on the highly effective, proven Therapeutic Lifestyle Change (TLC) program: a practical plan for natural ways to treat depression -- without medication In the past decade, depression rates have skyrocketed, and one in four Americans suffer from major depression at some point in their lives. Where have we gone wrong? Dr. Stephen Ilardi sheds light on our current predicament and reminds us that our bodies were never designed for the sleep-deprived, poorly nourished, frenzied pace of twenty-first century life. Inspired by the extraordinary resilience of aboriginal groups like the Kaluli of Papua New Guinea, Dr. Ilardi prescribes an easy-to-follow, clinically proven program that harks back to what our bodies were originally made for and what they continue to need with these six components: Brain Food Don't Think, Do Antidepressant Exercise Let There Be Light Get Connected Habits of Healthy Sleep The Depression Cure's holistic approach has been met with great success rates, helping even those who have failed to respond to traditional medications. For anyone looking to supplement their treatment, The Depression Cure offers hope and a practical path to wellness for anyone.