THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO DEPRESSION
AND HOW TO OVERCOME IT
Acknowledgements viii
Foreword by Marjorie Wallace, Chief Executive of SANE ix
Foreword by Denise Welch x
Introduction xi
CHAPTER 1 What is depression? 1
Frequently asked questions about depression 3
Types of depression 9
Symptoms of depressive illness 13
Diagnosis of depressive illness 20
CHAPTER 2 Who gets depressive illness? 24
Depression in children 25
Adolescence and depression 25
Women 28
Men 32
Elderly 33
Bereavement 34
Post-traumatic stress disorder 35
Other medical disorders 37
Alcoholism 41
Drug abuse 43
Schizophrenia 46


CHAPTER 3 Causes of depression 48
Genetics 48
Neuro- (brain) chemistry theories of depression 50
Some psychological theories of depression 60
Physical illness and depression 61
Other medication and depression 68
CHAPTER 4 Self-help 70
At home 71
At work 75
With other people 77
At night 77
Self-help tactics for early signs of mania 80
CHAPTER 5 Treatment of depression 83
Choosing your doctor 84
Choosing your treatment 87
Antidepressant treatment for depression 89
Other forms of therapy 109
CHAPTER 6 Alternative (complementary) medicine 124
Herbal remedies 126
Light therapy for SAD 130
Diet 132
Alternative modes of treatments


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