{"product_id":"take-control-of-your-depression-9781421426297","title":"Take Control of Your Depression","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePractical, day-to-day ways to manage your depression.   Some call it the blues or a storm in their head. William Styron referred to it as darkness visible. Whatever the description, depression is a disorder of the mind and body that affects millions of adults at some point in their lives. In Take Control of Your Depression, Dr. Susan J. Noonan provides people experiencing depression with strategies to take stock of their mental state, to chart a course toward emotional balance, and to track their progress on the journey to well-being. Writing from her personal experience as both a recipient and a provider of mental health services, Dr. Noonan explains how to obtain care from professionals, outlines what medical options are available, and lists everyday things people can do to feel better. Integrating medicine, psychology, and holistic care while exploring the basics of mental health, she touches on diet, sleep habits, physical activity, and mindfulness techniques.   This useful and compassionate workbook, which is specifically designed for people who find it difficult to focus and concentrate during a depressive episode, includes proven relapse prevention and resilience techniques targeted cognitive exercises  daily worksheets that can be used to track your progress and response to therapy the fundamentals of Cognitive Behavior Therapy advice on dealing with family and friends guidance from remarkable people on depression a discussion of how technology and social media can be used to manage well-being a section on treatment-resistant depression specialized tips aimed at women, men, adolescents, the elderly, and people dealing with chronic illnessThe only workbook on depression that combines a discussion of medical options, talk therapy techniques, and established self-help strategies, Take Control of Your Depression empowers individuals to participate in their own care, which offers them a better chance of recovery and of staying well.   Praise for Other Books by Susan J. NoonanThis practical and compassionate handbook is perfectly suited to individuals living with depression: in accessible language, it offers firm, specific advice and quick cognitive tests and self-assessment metrics that even those in the deepest of doldrums will find helpful and relevant . . . a valuable volume for those suffering from depression, as well as for loved ones who are fighting the fight by their side.Publisher's WeeklyFrom defining a baseline of depression to charting moods and preventing relapses, this workbook is a top pick for any depression sufferer!Reference and Research Book NewsThis practical guide is an important contribution to the growing genre of self-help works on this topic.Library JournalThis text is a much-needed addition to mental health literature, as depression is stigmatized and few understand how to support friends and loved ones who frequently do not obtain help on their own.American Reference Books AnnualThis book offers useful insight for any health professional working within mental health . . . It is of enormous value to the layperson, hungry for knowledge about how best to interact and help their loved one face the dreadful ravages of depression.Nursing Times\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book is well written and engages the reader in both medical knowledge and the personal account of the author as to what life is like living with depression. Each chapter is brimming with compassion and encourages the reader to consider how depression can impact on the ability to 'be yourself' and the need to appreciate self-worth.\u003cbr\u003e—Jennie Walker, Nottingham University Hospitals, \u003ci\u003eNursing Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eForeword, by Jerrold F. Rosenbaum, MD, and Timothy J. Petersen, PhD \u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgments \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction \u003cbr\u003eChapter 1. Mental Health Basics \u003cbr\u003e The Basic Steps \u003cbr\u003e Sleep and Depression \u003cbr\u003e Sleep Hygiene \u003cbr\u003e Diet and Nutrition \u003cbr\u003e Physical Exercise \u003cbr\u003e Routine and Structure \u003cbr\u003e Avoid Isolation \u003cbr\u003eChapter 2. Mood Disorders \u003cbr\u003e Major Depression \u003cbr\u003e Bipolar Disorder \u003cbr\u003e Making the Diagnosis of a Mood Disorder \u003cbr\u003e Symptoms of Depression \u003cbr\u003e Symptoms of Elevated Mood \u003cbr\u003e Mood Chart \u003cbr\u003e Depression and Anxiety \u003cbr\u003e The Stigma of Mood Disorders \u003cbr\u003e Fatigue and Depression \u003cbr\u003eChapter 3. Common Obstacles in Depression \u003cbr\u003e Feeling Defined by Depression\u003cbr\u003e Fear of Getting Better \u003cbr\u003e Rumination \u003cbr\u003eChapter 4. Defining Your Baseline \u003cbr\u003eChapter 5. Managing Your Mood Disorder \u003cbr\u003e Follow Your Treatment Plan \u003cbr\u003e Talk Therapy \u003cbr\u003e Medications \u003cbr\u003e Inpatient Care \u003cbr\u003e What to Do When You Can't Afford Treatment\u003cbr\u003e The Relationship with Your Therapist \u003cbr\u003e Managing Depression and Bipolar Disorder \u003cbr\u003e Additional Tips for Managing Your Mood Disorder \u003cbr\u003eChapter 6. What Is the Goal? \u003cbr\u003e Wellness as the Goal \u003cbr\u003e Steps to Wellness \u003cbr\u003eChapter 7. Relapse Prevention\u003cbr\u003e Overview of Relapse Prevention \u003cbr\u003e Triggers \u003cbr\u003e Warning Signs \u003cbr\u003e An Action Plan for Relapse Prevention \u003cbr\u003e What If I Feel Suicidal? \u003cbr\u003eChapter 8. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy \u003cbr\u003e Thoughts, Feelings, and Behaviors \u003cbr\u003e How You Think about the World Affects How You Feel \u003cbr\u003e How You Think and Feel also Affects How You Act \u003cbr\u003e Should Statements \u003cbr\u003e Challenging and Changing Your Thoughts \u003cbr\u003e Evidence For and Against \u003cbr\u003e Pleasure and Mastery \u003cbr\u003eChapter 9. Strategies to Get You through the Tough Times \u003cbr\u003e Coping and Stress \u003cbr\u003e Mindfulness \u003cbr\u003e Distress Tolerance \u003cbr\u003e Communication Skills \u003cbr\u003e Talking with Your Doctor \u003cbr\u003e Tips for Family and Friends \u003cbr\u003eChapter 10. Dealing with Family and Friends \u003cbr\u003e Family and Friends Who Are Supportive \u003cbr\u003e Family and Friends Who Are Not Supportive \u003cbr\u003e People You Choose Not to Tell \u003cbr\u003e When to Disclose Your Illness \u003cbr\u003e How to Disclose Your Illness \u003cbr\u003e Managing Relationships Can Be Tricky \u003cbr\u003e How to Survive the Holidays with Family \u003cbr\u003eChapter 11. Pulling It All Together \u003cbr\u003eChapter 12. Collective Wisdom \u003cbr\u003e Advice from Some Remarkable People \u003cbr\u003e Technology in Mental Illness \u003cbr\u003e Helpful Websites \u003cbr\u003e Books of Interest \u003cbr\u003eConclusion \u003cbr\u003eAppendix \u003cbr\u003eGlossary \u003cbr\u003eReferences \u003cbr\u003eIndex\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Johns Hopkins University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866937962839,"sku":"9781421426297","price":15.68,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/take-control-of-your-depression-9781421426297","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}