Getting Your Life Back
The Complete Guide to Recovery from Depression
1st Edition
Published on 11. May 2010
400 pages
978-0-7432-1486-5 (ISBN)
Description
In this powerful new self-help program, Wright and Basco show you how to blend the best methods of scientifically tested treatments to win the battle against depression. By following their step-by-step instructions, you will be able to develop a Personal Plan for Recovery that you can use to get well and stay well.
The flexible plan 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-behavior 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.
The flexible plan 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-behavior 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.
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Jesse Wright | Monica Ramirez Basco
Getting Your Life Back
The Complete Guide to Recovery from Depression
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04/2002
The Free Press
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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
- Cover Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- 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 StrongerWhen Relationships Change
- The Spirituality Key
- 12 Finding Meaning
- 13 Making the Spiritual Connection
- 14 Making Your Plan Work
- Appendix IPERSONAL PLAN FOR RECOVERY WORKSHEETS
- Appendix II RECOMMENDED READINGS
- Appendix IIIWEB RESOURCES
- Appendix IVMENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
- References
- Index
