The Depression Cure The 6-Step Program to Beat Depression without Drugs

by Ilardi, Stephen S.

• ISBN13: 9780738213880
• ISBN10: 0738213888
• Edition: Reprint
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-06-01
• Publisher: Da Capo Lifelong Books

Summary

In the past decade, depression rates have skyrocketed, and one in four Americans will suffer from major depression at some point in their lives. Where have we gone wrong? Dr. Stephen Ilardi sheds light on our current predicament and reminds us that our bodies were never designed for the sleep-deprived, poorly nourished, frenzied pace of twenty-first century life. Inspired by the extraordinary resilience of aboriginal groups like the Kaluli of Papua New Guinea, Dr. Ilardi prescribes an easy-to-follow, clinically proven program that harks back to what our bodies were originally made for and what they continue to need.The Depression Cureprogram has already delivered dramatic results, helping even those who have failed to respond to traditional medications.

Author Biography

STEPHEN S. ILARDI, PhD, is associate professor of clinical psychology at the University of Kansas and the author of over forty professional articles on mental illness. Through his active clinical practice, Dr. Ilardi has treated, several hundred depressed patients. He lives with his family in Lawrence, Kansas.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. vii
Understanding Depression
The Epidemic and the Cure	p. 3
Making Sense of Depression	p. 25
Treating Depression: The State of the Art (and Science)	p. 43
Therapeutic Lifestyle Change: The Six Steps
Brain Food	p. 65
Don't Think, Do	p. 89
Antidepressant Exercise	p. 113
Let There Be Light	p. 133
Get Connected	p. 163
Habits of Healthy Sleep	p. 193
Making The Change
Putting It All Together	p. 215
When Roadblocks Emerge: A Troubleshooting Guide	p. 231
	p. 255
	p. 257
Notes	p. 259
Bibliography	p. 265
Acknowledgments	p. 277
Index	p. 279
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