Includes bibliographical references (p. 197-229) and index.
Contents:
Depressed mood and depression -- Depression in the United States -- The biological bases of depression -- A psychological perspective on depression -- The roots of depression: a look at childhood experiences -- Stress and depression -- Depression, alcohol and drugs -- Coping with depressed feelings -- Some counsel for the family and friends of a depressed person -- Seeking professional help: changing patterns -- Antidepressant drugs -- Psychotherapy -- Hospitalization for depression and the use of electroconvulsive therapy -- Alternative treatments for depression -- The problem of recurrence -- Concluding remarks.
Summary:
"Written in an easy-to-read manner, the book examines the disorder's demographic, biological, and psychological aspects, considers its antecedents in childhood experiences, evaluates stress in bringing on depression, and looks at it's relation to alcohol and drug abuse. The latter part is devoted to treatment, providing thorough discussions of antidepressant medicines, psychotherapy, and electroconvulsive therapy"--Provided by publisher.
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