What to Do When Someone You Love Is Depressed, Second Edition A Practical, Compassionate, and Helpful Guide

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

• ISBN13: 9780805082777
• ISBN10: 0805082778
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-08-07
• Publisher: Holt Paperbacks

Summary

A clinical psychologist and expert on depression updates the book that has helped thousands with its combination of professional advice and comfort There are few circumstances in life as hard and at the same time as important as being a friend to a person who is suffering from depression.What to Do When Someone You Love Is Depressedoffers guidance to the friends and family of a depressed person on how to keep one's own spirits up and at the same time do what is best to help a loved one get through a difficult time. Among the many subjects addressed are '¢ the warning signs of serious illness '¢ how to maintain intimacy and communication '¢ the most successful forms of treatment '¢ what to do when someone threatens suicide This updated edition addresses readers' questions and provides new and expanded information on '¢ how to choose the right psychiatrist '¢ the role and limits of medication '¢ resistant depression '¢ the link between depression and chronic illness '¢ specific challenging situations and advice on handling them

Author Biography

Mitch Golant, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist with a private practice and the vice president of research and development for the Wellness Community-National. Susan K. Golant is a writer who specializes in physical and mental health and the coauthor with Rosalynn Carter of Helping Yourself Help Others and Helping Someone with Mental Illness.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. vii
Understanding Depression
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
What to Do
Your Role as Strengthened Ally	p. 63
Comforting Your Depressed Loved One	p. 81
Finding Hope in Psychotherapy	p. 103
Drug Therapies	p. 121
Dealing with Resistant Depression	p. 143
Depression and Chronic Illness	p. 165
Creative Alternatives	p. 179
What You Should Expect from the Medical Community	p. 193
When Depression Can Be Dangerous	p. 209
Finding a New Normal	p. 219
Books and Resources You May Find Helpful	p. 225
Organizations You May Find Helpful	p. 227
Glossary	p. 235
Bibliography	p. 239
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