Beating Depression - Softcover

Cembroxicz, Stefan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1859591507 ISBN 13: 9781859591505

Publisher: Class, 2006

Synopsis

Depression is a universal illness: we are all potentially at risk. The symptoms vary wildly, but can include sleeplessness and loss of drive, feelings of guilt and anger, and even the desire to self-harm. However, depression is extremely treatable, and this easy-to-read book offers a thoughtful guide to self-help techniques and medical treatments. - Medically accurate answers to questions from real people - Techniques for dealing with common symptoms such as insomnia, agitation, panic and apathy - Advice about antidepressants, other medications and alternative forms of therapy - Guidance on related problems such as anxiety, phobia, stress and OCD

About this title

About the Author

Dr Stefan Cembrowicz MB, ChB, MRCGP is a GP and Senior Partner at Montpelier Health Centre in Bristol. He has a particular interest in depression and related disorders. He is a member of Bristol Suicide Audit and Prevention Group and is a regular columnist for medical magazines.

From the Inside Flap

Depression is a universal illness: we are all potentially at risk. The symptoms vary wildly, but can include sleeplessness and loss of drive, feelings of guilt and anger, and even the desire to self-harm. However, depression is extremely treatable, and this easy-to-read book offers a thoughtful and straightforward guide to self-help techniques and possible treatments.
Beating Depression starts with the basics. It first answers real questions about what, who and why, then objectively explains all the available treatment options. It also covers the practical aspects of the illness, such as choosing your doctor, claiming benefits, and dealing with work.
This reassuring guide gives you:
Medically accurate answers to questions from real people
Techniques for dealing with common symptoms such as insomnia,agitation, panic and apathy
Advice about antidepressants, other medications and alternative forms of therapy
Guidance on related problems such as anxiety, phobia, stress and OCD
Details of how to get further information and support

Edition details

• Publisher: Class
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1859591507
• ISBN 13: 9781859591505
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 226