Introduces the topic of depression, especially as it relates to teens and young adults. The information, guidance, and resources offered are valuable tools for anyone personally grappling with depression or who has a friend or family member who is. How is depression different from sadness, and why are some individuals more predisposed to depression than others? What happens in the brain when we're depressed? What medications and options for therapy are available, and what side effects can antidepressants have? How can you help a friend or loved one experiencing depression? Depression: Your…mehr
Introduces the topic of depression, especially as it relates to teens and young adults. The information, guidance, and resources offered are valuable tools for anyone personally grappling with depression or who has a friend or family member who is. How is depression different from sadness, and why are some individuals more predisposed to depression than others? What happens in the brain when we're depressed? What medications and options for therapy are available, and what side effects can antidepressants have? How can you help a friend or loved one experiencing depression? Depression: Your Questions Answered, a part of Greenwood's Q&A Health Guides series, provides clear, concise answers to these and many other questions young readers may have regarding this difficult and often misunderstood topic. Each book in this series follows a reader-friendly question-and-answer format that anticipates readers' needs and concerns. Prevalent myths and misconceptions are identified and dispelled, and a collection of case studies illustrates key concepts and issues through relatable stories and insightful recommendations. The book also includes a section on health literacy, equipping teens and young adults with practical tools and strategies for finding, evaluating, and using credible sources of health information both on and off the internet-important skills that contribute to a lifetime of healthy decision-making.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
Romeo Vitelli earned his doctorate from York University in 1987 and worked as a psychologist at a maximum-security prison for fifteen years before entering private practice. He is also an avid writer and has authored five books and thousands of blog posts for his own Providentia blog, as well as Psychology Today and the Huffington Post.
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Series Foreword Acknowledgments Introduction Guide to Health Literacy Common Misconceptions about Depression Questions and Answers General Information 1. What is depression? 2. Are there different types of depression? 3. What is the difference between being depressed and being unhappy? 4. How widespread is depression? 5. Who is most likely to develop depression? 6. How does depression change across the life span? 7. What are some of the most common signs that someone is depressed? 8. Are there other medical conditions that can mimic depression? 9. What is learned helplessness? 10. How far back in history does depression go? 11. Why do so many people with depression try to hide their symptoms? 12. Is there a depression epidemic? Causes and Risk Factors 13. Why do individuals become depressed? 14. Is depression linked to trauma? 15. Why is depression so common in young people? 16. What causes postpartum depression? 17. What causes seasonal affective disorder? 18. Is depression caused by a brain disorder? 19. Is depression genetic? 20. Can bullying lead to depression? 21. How is grief related to depression? 22. Is depression linked to early childhood problems? 23. Is chronic pain linked to depression? 24. Why is depression so common in the military? 25. Are sexual minorities more vulnerable to depression? Consequences of Depression 26. Can depression lead to drug or alcohol abuse? 27. Why are depression and anxiety often seen together? 28. How does depression affect families? 29. What are the real costs of depression to society? 30. Are people with depression at risk for suicide? Culture, Media, and Depression 31. How do different cultures view depression? 32. How are goth and emo subcultures linked to depression? 33. Can social media make depression worse? 34. Why is there such stigma surrounding depression? Treatment, Prevention, and Life after Depression 35. How can people with depression find help? 36. What are some of the most common forms of treatment for children and adults dealing with depression? 37. What is a treatment plan? 38. How do antidepressant medications work? 39. Are there risks associated with taking antidepressant medication? 40. What are some of the alternatives to drug treatment? 41. Do herbal and dietary remedies work in treating depression? 42. What is cognitive behavioral therapy? 43. What is mindfulness therapy? 44. What is interpersonal psychotherapy? 45. Who should receive group therapy? 46. What can parents do to help children who are depressed? 47. Can online support groups help with depression? 48. Does the risk of depression ever go away? 49. How effective are awareness campaigns in helping people who are depressed? 50. Can people who have been depressed learn to move on with their lives? Case Studies Glossary Directory of Resources Index
Series Foreword Acknowledgments Introduction Guide to Health Literacy Common Misconceptions about Depression Questions and Answers General Information 1. What is depression? 2. Are there different types of depression? 3. What is the difference between being depressed and being unhappy? 4. How widespread is depression? 5. Who is most likely to develop depression? 6. How does depression change across the life span? 7. What are some of the most common signs that someone is depressed? 8. Are there other medical conditions that can mimic depression? 9. What is learned helplessness? 10. How far back in history does depression go? 11. Why do so many people with depression try to hide their symptoms? 12. Is there a depression epidemic? Causes and Risk Factors 13. Why do individuals become depressed? 14. Is depression linked to trauma? 15. Why is depression so common in young people? 16. What causes postpartum depression? 17. What causes seasonal affective disorder? 18. Is depression caused by a brain disorder? 19. Is depression genetic? 20. Can bullying lead to depression? 21. How is grief related to depression? 22. Is depression linked to early childhood problems? 23. Is chronic pain linked to depression? 24. Why is depression so common in the military? 25. Are sexual minorities more vulnerable to depression? Consequences of Depression 26. Can depression lead to drug or alcohol abuse? 27. Why are depression and anxiety often seen together? 28. How does depression affect families? 29. What are the real costs of depression to society? 30. Are people with depression at risk for suicide? Culture, Media, and Depression 31. How do different cultures view depression? 32. How are goth and emo subcultures linked to depression? 33. Can social media make depression worse? 34. Why is there such stigma surrounding depression? Treatment, Prevention, and Life after Depression 35. How can people with depression find help? 36. What are some of the most common forms of treatment for children and adults dealing with depression? 37. What is a treatment plan? 38. How do antidepressant medications work? 39. Are there risks associated with taking antidepressant medication? 40. What are some of the alternatives to drug treatment? 41. Do herbal and dietary remedies work in treating depression? 42. What is cognitive behavioral therapy? 43. What is mindfulness therapy? 44. What is interpersonal psychotherapy? 45. Who should receive group therapy? 46. What can parents do to help children who are depressed? 47. Can online support groups help with depression? 48. Does the risk of depression ever go away? 49. How effective are awareness campaigns in helping people who are depressed? 50. Can people who have been depressed learn to move on with their lives? Case Studies Glossary Directory of Resources Index
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