Depression For Dummies

Discover how to overcome depression with the insightful and comprehensive guide, *Depression For Dummies*. This essential resource addresses the needs of over 264 million people worldwide battling depressive disorders. Written by renowned clinical psychologists Laura L. Smith and Charles H. Elliot, this book sheds light on effective strategies that can help you defeat depression and reclaim your life. With the latest research and innovative therapeutic approaches, you'll learn how to identify your unique challenges and implement practical solutions tailored to combat them.

Dive into various forms of depression, from persistent depressive disorder to major depressive episodes, and understand their physical consequences on your well-being. Furthermore, this guide empowers you with techniques to develop simple, effective daily habits to banish the blues while enhancing your mental resilience.

Explore conventional therapies, alternative treatments, and emerging strategies that can help manage your symptoms effectively. This user-friendly handbook ensures you understand depression's complexities, equipping you with the knowledge to establish lasting change and avoid relapses, fostering a happier life.

Whether you’re looking for help for yourself or a loved one, *Depression For Dummies* serves as a compassionate companion on the journey towards healing and positivity.

Free shipping is included for this item, with delivery expected within up to 6 weeks. Please note that once your order is placed, it cannot be canceled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781119768593. Year: 2021. Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc (US). Pages: 400.

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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781119768593
Year: 2021
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc (US)
Pages: 400


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The good news on beating the blues 


Do you want the good, the bad, or the best news first? OK, the bad news is that an estimated 264+ million people worldwide suffer from a depressive illnessThe good news is that we know how to defeat these illnesses better than ever before using a growing range of highly effective psychotherapies, medications, and other therapeutic methods that are improving all the time. And the best news: because of these advances, the majority  of people no longer need to suffer the debilitating”and sometimes dangerous”effects of long-term depressive illness.


The new edition of Depression For Dummies shows how you can make this happen for you by providing the latest and best information on how to banish the noonday demon and bring the sunshine back into your worldIn this friendly, cheerful, no-nonsense guide, leading clinical psychologists Laura L. Smith and Charles H. Elliot give you the straight talk on what you face and proven, practical advice on how to punch back and winShowing you how to know your enemy, they demystify common types of depression, explain its physical effects, and help identify the kind you haveArmed in this way, you can take firmer steps toward the lifestyle changes”as well as therapy or medication”that will put you back in control.


Learn about different forms of depression 

Build simple, daily habits into your life that help banish the blues 

Understand conventional, alternative, and experimental therapies 

Move on: avoid relapses and stay happy!  



Whatever your level of depres