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Escaping Emotional Entrapmentby Daniel Rutley
Pax Publishing 2001; US$ 10.25Emotions guide the decisions we make. Positive, healthier emotions help us to make better decisions. Break those bonds that bind you to worry, guilt and anger; develop better and more loving relationships; understand yourself better and love yourself more; enhance emotional strength and confidence; conquer anxiety, depression and anger; have more fun and enjoy peace of mind. Free yourself and live the life that you deserve. more...
Rescuing Your Teenager from Depressionby Norman T. Berlinger
HarperCollins 2009; US$ 10.99One in eight high school students is depressed. But depression in teenagers can be deceptive, and authorities estimate that a huge number of depressed teens are undiagnosed. Adults may mistake symptoms as "typical" teen angst, anger, or anxiety. Or the teen may mask the symptoms with high-energy activity. For parents who suspect their teen is depressed, the system often fails the family. Insurance coverage for treatment ends too soon, there's a months-long wait to see an adolescent therapist, or long-term follow-up is insufficient. This means parents must take charge of their child's health to reinforce, extend, and monitor treatment and its aftermath. The good news is they can do itbecause parents know their child best. Although... more...
The New Antidepressants and Antianxietiesby William Appleton
Penguin Group Inc. 2004; US$ 12.99The complete guide to antidepressant and antianxiety drugs on the market today. As the number of people suffering from depression rises, so does the number of treatments that flood the market. In this new third edition, Harvard Medical School professor William S. Appleton shares the latest research findings and treatment techniques, along with illuminating case histories, to answer readers' questions about the new antidepressants and antianxieties. This practical guide includes information on: * The newest antidepressants - Lexapro and Cymbalta * Treating anger and irritability, conquering insomnia * A preview of future treatments * How and when to get off the drugs * Side effects such as sexual dysfunction, weight gain, and insomnia more...
Voices of Bipolar Disorderby Judtih Cohen
LaChance Publishing LLC 2010; US$ 9.99Heartbreaking and yet humorous, this inspirational collection includes personal stories from more than 40 diverse people who are living with bipolar disordera condition that affects some five million Americans. Each story reveals strategies used to cope with the varying symptomsfrom mania and depression to recklessness and listlessnessand offers insight into what it is like to have this mood instability disorder. Paired with essays from renowned medical researchers on the science of the disease and a comprehensive resources section on where to get help, these first-hand accounts illustrate the strength of the human spirit and offer the advice and encouragement essential to recovery. For those seeking bravery, consolation,... more...
Breaking the Patterns of Depressionby Michael Yapko
Crown Publishing Group 2011; US$ 11.99Twenty 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... more...
Spontaneous Happinessby Andrew Weil
Little, Brown and Company 2011; US$ 12.99Everyone wants to be happy. But what does that really mean? Increasingly, scientific evidence shows us that true satisfaction and well-being come only from within. Dr. Andrew Weil has proven that the best way to maintain optimum physical health is to draw on both conventional and alternative medicine. Now, in Spontaneous Happiness, he gives us the foundation for attaining and sustaining optimum emotional health. Rooted in Dr. Weil's pioneering work in integrative medicine, the book suggests a reinterpretation of the notion of happiness, discusses the limitations of the biomedical model in treating depression, and elaborates on the inseparability of body and mind. Dr. Weil offers an array of scientifically proven strategies from Eastern and... more...
Depressionby Dorothy Rowe
Routledge 1996; US$ 180.00This best-selling book, now in its second edition, contains the stories of people who have changed their lives by conquering depression for good. more...
Post-Natal Depressionby Paula Nicolson
Routledge 1998; US$ 39.95Paula Nicolson provides a radical critique of traditional medical and social science explanations of post-natal depression; she argues that far from it being an abnormal condition it is a healthy response to a series of losses. more...
Self-Coachingby Joseph J. Luciani
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2002; US$ 14.95"A groundbreaking, fast-paced, action-oriented new training program for dealing with mild to moderate anxiety and depression, Self-Coaching is a dramatic and fresh departure from traditional therapeutic approaches and a motivational training program." -Harold H. Bloomfield, M.D., New York Times bestselling author of Making Peace with Your Past and Healing Anxiety Naturally "An excellent contribution to the self-help literature, Self-Coaching provides the reader with powerful tools to heal anxiety and depression. Dr. Luciani's message is clear and important: You can be your own coach and take charge of your life. If you really want to help yourself, buy this book and use it."-Sam Menahem, Ph.D., author of When Therapy Isn't Enough A Powerful... more...
Understanding Depressionby J. Raymond DePaulo; Leslie Alan Horvitz
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2002; US$ 15.95From 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,... more...