{"product_id":"depression-for-dummies-isbn-9781119768593","title":"Depression For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe good news on beating the blues \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDo you want the good, the bad, or the best news first? OK, the bad news is that an estimated 264+ million people worldwide suffer from a depressive illness. The good news is that we know how to defeat these illnesses better than ever before using a growing range of highly effective psychotherapies, medications, and other therapeutic methods that are improving all the time. And the best news: because of these advances, the majority  of people no longer need to suffer the debilitating—and sometimes dangerous—effects of long-term depressive illness.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe new edition of \u003ci\u003eDepression For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e shows how you can make this happen for you by providing the latest and best information on how to banish the noonday demon and bring the sunshine back into your world. In this friendly, cheerful, no-nonsense guide, leading clinical psychologists Laura L. Smith and Charles H. Elliot give you the straight talk on what you face and proven, practical advice on how to punch back and win. Showing you how to know your enemy, they demystify common types of depression, explain its physical effects, and help identify the kind you have. Armed in this way, you can take firmer steps toward the lifestyle changes—as well as therapy or medication—that will put you back in control.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn about different forms of depression \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuild simple, daily habits into your life that help banish the blues \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand conventional, alternative, and experimental therapies \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMove on: avoid relapses and stay happy!  \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhatever your level of depression—occasional bouts or long-term—this book gives you the insight, the tools, and the inner strength and persistence to put enjoyment back in your life.  \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Discovering Depression and Preparing a Plan 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Demystifying and Defeating Depression 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Detecting Depression 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: When Bad Things Happen 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Breaking Barriers to Change 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Finding Help for Depression 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Understanding and Accepting Thoughts and Feelings 95\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Understanding the Thought\/Feeling Connection 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Defeating Distorted Thinking 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Rethinking Thoughts Lurking Behind Depression 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Accepting Thoughts and Feelings 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Thinking the Worst: Suicide 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Taking Action Against Depression 185\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Getting Out of Bed 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Working Out to Lift Depression 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Rediscovering Healthy Pleasures 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Solving Life’s Headaches 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Rebuilding Connections 239\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Working Through Loss, Grief, and Mourning 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Relationship Enhancement 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: Fighting the Physical Foe: Biological Therapies 271\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Prescribing Pleasure 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Hype, Help, or Hope? Alternative Treatments for Depression 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 6: Looking Beyond Depression 301\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Reducing the Risk of Relapse 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Mending Your Memory 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 21: Pursuing Happiness 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 7: The Part of Tens 343\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 22: Ten Ways Out of a Bad Mood 345\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 23: Ten Ways to Help Kids with Depression 349\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 24: Ten Ways to Help a Friend or Lover with Depression 355\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix: Resources for You 361\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 365\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLaura L. Smith\u003c\/b\u003e, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and former President of the New Mexico Psychological Association.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCharles H. Elliott\u003c\/b\u003e, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and Professor Emeritus at Fielding Graduate University.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eConquer depression and find your joy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGreat news: You’re not alone. Millions struggle with depression every day. More great news: We know \u003ci\u003ea lot\u003c\/i\u003e about how to bring relief. Flipping through this book is the first simple step toward reclaiming happiness! You’ll learn how to recognize the symptoms of depression and what to do about them—from medication and therapy to the latest treatments. 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