Almost Depressed (The Almost Effect Series) - Softcover

Prince, Jefferson

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1616491922 ISBN 13: 9781616491925

Publisher: Hazelden Trade, 2013

Synopsis

Identify the negative thoughts that can cause sadness and worry, and gain the skills to face the stress and challenges of everyday life.

We all experience unhappiness—but for some, sadness, stress, and negative thoughts can become a regular part of our lives, no matter how good things may be going. There is a place between basic sadness and diagnosed clinical depression called almost depression.Through engaging stories along with their professional experience, Jefferson B. Prince, MD, and Shelly Carson, PhD, outline the symptoms of depression, the role that stress plays in depression, as well as many of the physical conditions that can mimic depression. Then, based on the latest clinical research, they offer step-by-step guidance for making positive changes to help alleviate and reverse almost depression. Through this insightful and informative book, you will:Assess whether your or a loved one’s unhappiness is a problemGain insight on how to intervene with a struggling loved oneDiscover proven strategies to change unhealthy feelings of sadnessGauge the physical, psychological, and social impact of your symptomsDetermine when and how to get professional help when neededThere are many pathways that can lead you out of almost depression toward brighter days ahead. Almost Depressed will show you the way.

About this title

About the Author

Jefferson B. Prince, MD serves as the director of child psychiatry at MassGeneral for Children at North Shore Medical Center and is an instructor at Harvard Medical School. Shelley Carson, PhD is a Harvard research psychologist and lecturer, whose research focuses on the interface between psychopathology, creativity, and resilience.

From the Back Cover

We all experience unhappiness?but for some of us, sadness, stress, and negative thoughts can become a regular part of our lives, no matter how well things may be going. There is a place between ordinary sadness and diagnosed clinical depression called ?almost depression.

Through engaging case studies told with professional insight, Jefferson Prince, MD, and Shelley Carson, PhD, outline the symptoms of depression, the role that stress plays, and many of the physical conditions that can mimic depression. Then, drawing from the latest clinical research, they offer step-by-step guidance for making positive changes to help alleviate and reverse ?almost depression. Through this informative book, you will
assess whether your or a loved one s unhappiness is a problem
gain insight on how to intervene with a struggling loved one
discover proven strategies to change unhealthy feelings of sadness
gauge the physical, psychological, and social impact of your symptoms
determine when and how to get professional help if needed

Many pathways can lead you out of ?almost depression toward brighter days ahead. Almost Depressed will show you the way.

Edition details

• Publisher: Hazelden Trade
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1616491922
• ISBN 13: 9781616491925
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 320