What to Do When Someone You Love Is Depressed

by Mitch Golant, Ph.D.; Susan K. Golant

• ISBN13: 9780679451549
• ISBN10: 0679451544
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 2012-08-15
• Publisher: Random House Digital Inc.

Summary

Filled with compassion and understanding, this guide covers caring for someone who has the blues as well as dealing with someone who is clinically depressed, even suicidal.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments
When Someone You Love is Depressed	p. 3
What is Depression?	p. 19
The Impact of Your Loved One's Depression on You	p. 43
Your Role as Strengthened Ally	p. 63
Comforting Your Depressed Loved One	p. 81
Finding Hope in Therapies and Treatments	p. 103
Creative Alternatives	p. 133
What You Should Expect from the Medical Community	p. 147
When Depression Can Be Dangerous	p. 161
Finding a New Normal	p. 171
Appendix 1: Books and Resources You May Find Helpful	p. 177
Appendix 2: Organizations You May Find Helpful	p. 179
Glossary	p. 185
Bibliography	p. 189
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