Recognising that all depression is different -- from how severe it is and what the symptoms are to how long it lasts -- this book explains what causes depression, how to recognise depression, and how to make decisions about treatment. Integrating pharmacologic and psychotherapeutic approaches, it emphasises self-care strategies that help sufferers of depression develop confidence in their ability to manage depression on a daily basis and achieve balance in their mood and everyday life, reducing the chance of recurrence. Featuring real people's advice on managing depression using simple techniques, this new edition includes updated information on medications for depression and expanded chapters on exercise and relaxation techniques.

About the Author
Wayne Katon MD is affiliated with the Group Health Cooperative of Puget Sound Centre for Health Studies and the University of Washington department of psychiatry. They all live in Seattle. Evette Ludman PhD is affiliated with the Group Health Cooperative of Puget Sound Centre for Health Studies and the University of Washington department of psychiatry. They all live in Seattle. Gregory Simon MD MPH is affiliated with the Group Health Cooperative of Puget Sound Centre for Health Studies and the University of Washington department of psychiatry. They all live in Seattle.


Book Information
ISBN 9781933503158
Author Wayne Katon
Format Paperback
Page Count 244
Imprint Bull Publishing Company
Publisher Bull Publishing Company
Weight(grams) 348g