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Overview
Depression For Dummies satisfies the need for a straight-talking, no-nonsense resource on depression. The only agenda this book is to present you with the facts on depression and explain the options for dealing with it. Here's just a sampling of what you'll find in Depression For Dummies demystifying the types of depression, discovering what goes on in the body of a depressed person, detecting and diagnosing depression, seeking help through therapy and medication, and more. So, whatever your level of depression--whether you suffer from occasional bouts or you find yourself seriously debilitated by depression--Depression For Dummies can give you the insight and tools you need to once again find enjoyment and happiness in life.
Updates:
- Update all references from DMS IV to DSM V.
- We felt that the book had a somewhat dark portrayal of depression; we will project a brighter, more hopeful tone.
- Treatment chapters will focus on teaching empirically supported strategies that cut across diagnostic categories.
- Updates throughout will be made to reflect changes in technology and social media.
- We will add motivational interviewing techniques and stages of change.
- Medications and other biological interventions will be updated. References to specific medications will be deleted as these change frequently. Instead, we will refer to general classes of medication.
- Will revise and add sections on experimental techniques (e.g. deep brain stimulation).
- Updates will be made to the chapters on lifestyle.
- Will include new sections about depression and racism.
- Will also include new section on depression or dysthymia during a pandemic.
- Case examples will be updated and made more diverse. Several examples will be included that involve pandemic-related challenges.
- Will update Appendix and Part of Tens.
- Format: Trade Paperback
- Author: Smith, Laura L.
- ISBN: 9781119768593
- Condition: New
- Dimensions: 9.20 x 1.00
- Number Of Pages: 400
- Publication Year: 2021
Language:
English