The Depression Cure

by Ilardi, Steve

• ISBN13: 9780738213132
• ISBN10: 0738213136
• eBook ISBN(s): 9780306832925
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2009-06-01
• Publisher: Da Capo Lifelong
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Summary

When Dr. Stephen S. Ilardi set out to find, once and for all, a cure for depression, he first identified the remedies already proven most effective for treating the condition. From his extensive search of the scientific literature, he assembled a 6-step program, presented here for the first time in book form. While each individual treatment component is already proven valuable in its own right,The Depression Cureis the first approach tocombinethese treatments into a comprehensive program, while also explaining their rationale and providing step-by-step guidance.The six key elements include vigorous physical activity; a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids; abundant natural sunlight exposure, which boosts Vitamin D levels and mood and keeps the brain's internal body clock in synch; ample restorative sleep each night; extensive social connectedness; and continuous participation in meaningful, engaging tasks that leave little time for dwelling on negative thoughts. Already,The Depression Cureprogram has been shown to deliver dramatically better results than antidepressant medications alone.

Author Biography

Stephen S. Ilardi, PhD, is associate professor of clinical psychology at the University of Kansas and the author of over 40 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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