Cover; Contents; Foreword; Introduction; 1 What is depression?; 2 Who gets depressive illness?; 3 Causes of depression; 4 Self-help; 5 Treatment of depression; 6 Alternative (complementary) medicine; 7 Hospital treatment; 8 Having time off and getting back to work; 9 Self-harm -- difficult times for you and your family; 10 Anxiety states; 11 The future; Glossary; Appendix 1 Useful addresses and websites; Appendix 2 Useful publications and Internet information; Index
Summary
Depression is recognized as one of the most common illnesses in the world, with symptoms ranging from tiredness to thoughts of suicide. "Beating Depression' is a reference guide for sufferers from the condition and their families
Notes
"A question & answer guide to symptoms, causes and treatment"--Cover
