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A comprehensive approach to living, and living WELL, with
depression. One out of four Americans will experience mental
illness in their lifetime; major depressive disorder is the leading
cause of disability in the United States for ages 15 through 44.
However, only a fraction of those suffering will seek treatment,
leaving the rest alone to suffer in silence. In the fully updated
second edition of Living with Depression, Serani outlines the
various forms of depression, describes the different treatments,
and outlines methods for living with depression and getting the
help you or a loved one needs. However, since the first edition was
published, much has changed in the landscape of depression
including diagnostic aspects, new disorders, treatments and
research, and Deborah Serani covers it all. Tips on how to choose a
good therapist, negotiate the labyrinth of healthcare, and minimize
stigma are addressed, as is learning how to use biology and
biography as tools of empowerment. There is no other book that
offers what “Living with Depression” – giving readers a dual
perspective of what it’s like to know depression as a clinician
and as a patient. As mental health issues are on the rise, finding
resources to help sufferers and their loved ones do more than just
cope is essential. Serani helps set readers on the path to living,
and living well, with depression.
Seeing your child suffer in any way is a harrowing experience for
any parent. Mental illness in children can be particularly draining
due to the mystery surrounding it, and the issue of diagnosis at
such a tender age. Depression and Your Child gives parents and
caregivers a uniquely textured understanding of pediatric
depression, its causes, its symptoms, and its treatments. Serani
weaves her own personal experiences of being a depressed child
along with her clinical experiences as a psychologist treating
depressed children. Current research, treatments and trends are
presented in easy to understand language and tough subjects like
self-harm, suicide and recovery plans are addressed with supportive
direction. Parents will learn tips on how to discipline a depressed
child, what to expect from traditional treatments like
psychotherapy and medication, how to use holistic methods to
address depression, how to avoid caregiver burnout, and how to move
through the trauma of diagnosis and plan for the future. Real life
cases highlight the issues addressed in each chapter and resources
and a glossary help to further understanding for those seeking
additional information. Parents and caregivers are sure to find
here a reassuring approach to childhood depression that highlights
the needs of the child even while it emphasizes the need for
caregivers to care for themselves and other family members as well.
One out of four Americans will experience mental illness in their
lifetime; major depressive disorder is the leading cause of
disability in the United States for ages 15 through 44. However,
only a fraction of those suffering will seek treatment; 25 percent
will seek treatment for symptoms. Stigma claims the other 75
percent, wedging depressed individuals into a life of silent
suffering. In Living with Depression, Serani outlines the various
forms of depression, describes the different treatments, and
outlines methods for living with depression and getting the help
you or a loved one needs. Tips on how to choose a good therapist,
negotiate the labyrinth of healthcare, and minimize stigma are
addressed, as is learning how to use biology and biography as tools
of empowerment. Listings of national and global resources make this
a ready resource for everything you need to know about depression.
Seeing your child suffer in any way is a harrowing experience for
any parent. Mental illness in children can be particularly draining
due to the mystery surrounding it, and the issue of diagnosis at
such a tender age. Depression and Your Child gives parents and
caregivers a uniquely textured understanding of pediatric
depression, its causes, its symptoms, and its treatments. Serani
weaves her own personal experiences of being a depressed child
along with her clinical experiences as a psychologist treating
depressed children. Current research, treatments and trends are
presented in easy to understand language and tough subjects like
self-harm, suicide and recovery plans are addressed with supportive
direction. Parents will learn tips on how to discipline a depressed
child, what to expect from traditional treatments like
psychotherapy and medication, how to use holistic methods to
address depression, how to avoid caregiver burnout, and how to move
through the trauma of diagnosis and plan for the future. Real life
cases highlight the issues addressed in each chapter and resources
and a glossary help to further understanding for those seeking
additional information. Parents and caregivers are sure to find
here a reassuring approach to childhood depression that highlights
the needs of the child even while it emphasizes the need for
caregivers to care for themselves and other family members as well.
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