An introduction to coping with depression for carers
By: Tony Frais
Series: Overcoming series (London, England); Overcoming series (London, England)
Publisher: Robinson
Published: 2015
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 94
ISBN-13: 9781472119339
Subjects: Mental Depression; Treatment; Caregivers
Other titles: Coping with depression for carers.
Description: An indispensable guide offering insight and support to carers of people with depressionLooking after a person with depression can often leave carers emotionally and physically exhausted. This short, straightforward and easily understandable guide offers valuable advice on how carers can:better understand the nature of depression and how it affects both patient and carer have a clearer understanding of the treatment options for the patient, including medication and therapy lessen the impact of the illness on the carer's life find the help and support they need maintain their own well-being whilst supporting the patient through to recovery and beyond. Although aimed at the carer, this is a guide that is equally valuable to the patient themselves and to their wider family and friends in promoting a better understanding of the experience of depression.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 91-94)
Table of contents: title: 1. The nature of depression; title: 2. The impact of depression on carers; title: 3. Seeking help and support; title: 4. Stigma and seeking treatment; title: 5. Visiting the GP; title: 6. What happens if the treatment given by the GP is not helping; title: 7. Recovery and relapse prevention; title: 8. Caring for the carer; title: 9. The positives of caring.