Depression For Dummies

Depression For Dummies satisfies the need for a straight-talking, no-nonsense resource on depression. The only agenda this book is to present you with the facts on depression and explain the options for dealing with it. Here's just a sampling of what you'll find in Depression For Dummies: demystifying the types of depression, discovering what goes on in the body of a depressed person, detecting and diagnosing depression, seeking help through therapy and medication, and more. So, whatever your level of depression--whether you suffer from occasional bouts or you find yourself seriously debilitated by depression--Depression For Dummies can give you the insight and tools you need to once again find enjoyment and happiness in life. Updates: * Update all references from DMS IV to DSM V. * We felt that the book had a somewhat dark portrayal of depression; we will project a brighter, more hopeful tone. * Treatment chapters will focus on teaching empirically supported strategies that cut across diagnostic categories. * Updates throughout will be made to reflect changes in technology and social media. * We will add motivational interviewing techniques and stages of change. * Medications and other biological interventions will be updated. References to specific medications will be deleted as these change frequently. Instead, we will refer to general classes of medication. * Will revise and add sections on experimental techniques (e.g. deep brain stimulation). * Updates will be made to the chapters on lifestyle. * Will include new sections about depression and racism. * Will also include new section on depression or dysthymia during a pandemic. * Case examples will be updated and made more diverse. Several examples will be included that involve pandemic-related challenges. * Will update Appendix and Part of Tens.