Depression for Dummies, 2nd Edition

by Laura L. Smith

The good news on beating the blues

Do you want the good, the bad, or the best news first? Okay, the bad news is that an estimated 264+ million people worldwide suffer from a depressive illness. The 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 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 world. In 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 win. Showing you how to know your enemy, they demystify common types of depression, explain its physical effects, and help identify the kind you have. Armed 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.

Genres: Psychology, Self Help, Mental Health, Nonfiction, Science, Health

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First published January 1, 2003

Reviews

[Kylie]

The book Depression For Dummies by Laura L.Smith and Charles H.Elliot is about depression ,it's symptoms , how it effects people differently, and how it could cause permanent damage to who you are, your physical body and how you interact with people. The problem is that there are so many people in the world with undiagnosed depression and not getting the help they need its leading to further issues in there live that could effect there futures in a big way.Some causes of depression death of a loved one, divorce, guilt, loss of friendship of someone close to you, and childhood trauma or any kind of trauma. I think this book can tell you everything about depression and get you really aware of the issue it covers everything from why people could be depressed to therapies they have tried to solve the issue. I do recommend this book to anyone who would like to learn more about depression or understand it more.

[Hillary roberts]

I have struggled with depression for as long as I remember. It is mostly gone now expect for the annoying “winter blues”, This time of year I am always looking for ways to remain happy and upbeat through the long dark days of winter. I have read many books on the topic, and this one seemed to rehash all of the other books out there on depression. I guess there is nothing new out there on the topic, so there is nothing new to write. If you haven’t read a book on depression yet this is a good book to start you off with.
It covers the types of therapies available and the types of medication out there among other things.This review was originally posted on Adventures in Never Never Land

[James · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not bad for being a dummy reading about my depression. Most informative. I wish others suffering this horrific disease well and for others who love those suffering this disease great peace and healing.

[David Wei · Rating 4 out of 5]

N'étant pas depressif moi-même, ce livre m'a quand même enseigné des choses et permis de voir certains aspects de la vie d'une façon différente.

Par rapport à un autre ouvrage que j'ai lu sur le sujet, le plus de celui-ci est qu'il propose des petits exercices pratiques faciles a mettre en place.

[M Pereira · Rating 5 out of 5]

A surprisingly profound and philosophical book that most importantly will have some import for people who are experiencing the condition to consider real solutions to their difficulty. Also the edition I read acknowledged Covid-19 and some recent developments around 2021 and acknowledged some future treatments may be prospective in the future but do not currently have cochrane level results.

[Angélica · Rating 5 out of 5]

Muy útil para la vida, no sólo para personas con depresión.

[Marianne · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some interesting info and ideas for dealing and coping.

[Linda Is on her way · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 or 4 Stars. Some examples were a bit unfitting I found. And the whole thing about forgiveness, absolutely not. Also they sometimes said what to do but not how to do it. The rest was good though

[Ray · Rating 2 out of 5]

Good, but slightly outdated (now) book for just depression. If you are afflicted by any other depression related (or misdiagnosed) issue this really doesn't help much. Still some information that can be helpful to some.

[Shenandoah Smith · Rating 3 out of 5]

help me understand more on that topic

[Azedin · Rating 5 out of 5]

very helpful and enriching read