Almost everyone has been touched by at least a mild form of
depression, and thus has some sense of what severe depressive
illness must be like. In addition to the most serious clinical
cases which can lead to institutionalization or even suicide, this
book explores the "normal" depression we all experience the
inevitable blues that accompany troubled personal relationships,
career setbacks, or the death of a loved one. It provides a
compelling treatment of questions about the nature of depression,
where it comes from, who's at risk, and what it indicates about
human experience. Depression is a highly prevalent health problem,
affecting about 11 million Americans every year. Its costs are
staggering - $43.7 billion annually in lost productivity, lost
income, and increased health care costs. These numbers put
depression on a par with heart disease as one of the most expensive
diseases in the United States today. But, unlike heart disease,
depression is widely misunderstood. About two-thirds of the cases
of depression go undiagnosed and untreated. With a compelling mix
of information, illustration, and interpretation, David B. Cohen
explores the current state of knowledge about depression, including
the powerful influence of genetics. In addition to depressive
illness, the book deals with related ideas and topics such as
mourning, mania, the rhythms of sleep, self concepts, and suicide.
Insights from psychology and psychiatry are blended with history,
literature, current events, and personal observation, and topped
off with a dose of common sense."
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