Living with Depression
Why Biology and Biography Matter along the Path to Hope and Healing
Abstract
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.
Schlagworte
youth depression Prozac Zoloft addressing depression adult depression overcoming depression managing depression symptoms of depression mental wellness dealing with depression depressed depression medication- 129–144 APPENDIX B: Resources 129–144
- 145–186 NOTES 145–186
- 187–194 GLOSSARY 187–194
- 195–198 INDEX 195–198
- 199–200 ABOUT THE AUTHOR 199–200