Getting Your Life Back
The Complete Guide to Recovery from Depression
Published on 9. April 2002
Book
Paperback/Softback
400 pages
978-0-7432-0050-9 (ISBN)
Description
The flexible plan laid out in this practical new book lets you learn about and master the Five Keys to Recovery in the sequence that's best for you. Some people may want to work through all five keys; others may find they are able to achieve the level of health they want with just a few. Whether you learn the self-help strategies of cognitive-behaviour therapy, rely on prescription antidepressants, try herbal remedies, work on mending relationships, focus on spiritual growth, or use a combination of methods, the Personal Plan for Recovery is a breakthrough tool that allows you to take control of your own treatment. Conversational and filled with guided exercises and strategies that work, GETTING YOUR LIFE BACK is an empowering book that maximizes each person's strengths and potential.
Reviews / Votes
Mike Maza The Dallas Morning News Refreshingly global...Straightforward about coping with everything from suicidal thoughts to lingering blues.More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
Simon & Schuster
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
562 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7432-0050-9 (9780743200509)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Jesse Wright | Monica Ramirez Basco
Getting Your Life Back
The Complete Guide to Recovery from Depression
E-Book
05/2010
1st Edition
Free Press
€15.81
Available for download
Persons
Jesse H. Wright, M.D., Ph.D., is professor of psychiatry at the University of Louisville and medical director of the Norton Psychiatric Center. He developed the first multimedia program for computer-assisted therapy of depression and is the founding president of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy. He lives in Louisville, Kentucky.
Content
Contents
Authors' Note
Preface
Acknowledgments
1 Getting Started
2 Charting a Course for Recovery
The Thinking Key
3 Change Your Thinking -- Control Your Depression
4 Rules of Depression -- Rules of Wellness
The Action Key
5 Taking Action
6 Developing Positive Coping Strategies
The Biology Key
7 The Biology of Depression
8 An Insider's Guide to Medications for Depression
9 Antidepressants and Other Biological Treatments
The Relationship Key
10 Can't Live with You, Can't Live without You
11 How to Grow Stronger When Relationships Change
The Spirituality Key
12 Finding Meaning
13 Making the Spiritual Connection
14 Making Your Plan Work
Appendix I Personal Plan for Recovery Worksheets
Appendix II Recommended Readings
Appendix III Web Resources
Appendix IV Mental Health Associations and Professional Organizations
References
Index
Authors' Note
Preface
Acknowledgments
1 Getting Started
2 Charting a Course for Recovery
The Thinking Key
3 Change Your Thinking -- Control Your Depression
4 Rules of Depression -- Rules of Wellness
The Action Key
5 Taking Action
6 Developing Positive Coping Strategies
The Biology Key
7 The Biology of Depression
8 An Insider's Guide to Medications for Depression
9 Antidepressants and Other Biological Treatments
The Relationship Key
10 Can't Live with You, Can't Live without You
11 How to Grow Stronger When Relationships Change
The Spirituality Key
12 Finding Meaning
13 Making the Spiritual Connection
14 Making Your Plan Work
Appendix I Personal Plan for Recovery Worksheets
Appendix II Recommended Readings
Appendix III Web Resources
Appendix IV Mental Health Associations and Professional Organizations
References
Index