Breaking free from depression
Subtitle: pathways to wellness
By: Jesse H. Wright and Laura W. McCray
Contributors: McCray, Laura W.
Series: The guilford self-help workbook series
Publisher: Guilford Press
Published: 2012
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 372
ISBN-13: 9781606239193
Subjects: MEDICAL / Mental Health; Self-care, Health; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Social Work; Mental Depression; SELF-HELP / Depression; Popular works; PSYCHOLOGY / Psychopathology / Depression
Description: "Leading psychiatrist/researcher Jesse Wright and his daughter Laura McCray, a family physician, have seen thousands of depressed patients in their practices--and have learned that a range of different treatments work. Infused with warmth, optimism, and clinical know-how, this book presents simple yet powerful depression-fighting strategies that sufferers can try on their own. Drs. Wright and McCray offer a flexible menu of treatment ideas plus clear guidance for creating a personalized anti-depression action plan. Aided by helpful worksheets, quizzes, and stories, readers learn ways to break the cycle of negative thinking, restore energy and a sense of well-being, strengthen relationships, and make informed decisions about medications. Now depression sufferers can chart their own path to recovery, using the best tools science has to offer"--

"Leading psychiatrist/researcher Jesse Wright and his daughter Laura McCray, a family physician, have seen thousands of depressed patients in their practices--and have learned that a range of different treatments work. Infused with warmth, optimism, and clinical know-how, this book presents simple yet powerful depression-fighting strategies that sufferers can try on their own. Drs. Wright and McCray offer a flexible menu of treatment ideas plus clear guidance for creating a personalized antidepression action plan. Aided by helpful worksheets, quizzes, and stories, readers learn ways to break the cycle of negative thinking, restore energy and a sense of well-being, strengthen relationships, and make informed decisions about medications. Now depression sufferers can chart their own path to recovery, using the best tools science has to offer"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Machine generated contents note: PrefaceAuthors' Note1. Getting Started2. Medical Illness and Depression3. Paths to Depression: Paths to Wellness<b>I. The Thoughts-Action Path</b>4. Fighting Negative Thinking5. Restoring Energy and Enjoying Life6. Building Self-Esteem and Using Strengths7. Enhancing Well-Being<b>II. The Biology Path</b>8. Getting the Most from Antidepressants<b>III. The Relationship Path</b>9. The People in Your Life: How Relationships Can Influence Recovery from Depression10. Managing Relationship Problems to Improve Depression<b>IV. The Lifestyle Path</b>11. Lifestyle Changes<b>V. The Spiritual Path</b>12. Using Spiritual Resources<b>VI. The Mindfulness Path</b>13. Mindfulness14. Developing a Plan and Making It Stick Resources.