Noonan Take Control of Your Depression

Strategies to Help You Feel Better Now
Erscheinungsjahr 2018
ISBN: 978-1-4214-2630-3
Verlag: Johns Hopkins University Press
Format: EPUB
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 0 Seiten, Format (B × H): 175 mm x 254 mm

Practical, day-to-day ways to manage your depression.

Some call it the blues or a storm in their head. William Styron referred to it as "darkness visible." Whatever the description, depression is a disorder of the mind and body that affects millions of adults at some point in their lives. In Take Control of Your Depression, Dr. Susan J. Noonan provides people experiencing depression with strategies to take stock of their mental state, to chart a course toward emotional balance, and to track their progress on the journey to well-being.

Writing from her personal experience as both a recipient and a provider of mental health services, Dr. Noonan explains how to obtain care from professionals, outlines what medical options are available, and lists everyday things people can do to feel better. Integrating medicine, psychology, and holistic care while exploring the basics of mental health, she touches on diet, sleep habits, physical activity, and mindfulness techniques.

This useful and compassionate workbook, which is specifically designed for people who find it difficult to focus and concentrate during a depressive episode, includes
• proven relapse prevention and resilience techniques
• targeted cognitive exercises

• daily worksheets that can be used to track your progress and response to therapy
• the fundamentals of Cognitive Behavior Therapy
• advice on dealing with family and friends
• guidance from remarkable people on depression
• a discussion of how technology and social media can be used to manage well-being
• a section on treatment-resistant depression
• specialized tips aimed at women, men, adolescents, the elderly, and people dealing with chronic illness

The only workbook on depression that combines a discussion of medical options, talk therapy techniques, and established self-help strategies, Take Control of Your Depression empowers individuals to participate in their own care, which offers them a better chance of recovery and of staying well.

Praise for Other Books by Susan J. Noonan

"This practical and compassionate handbook is perfectly suited to individuals living with depression: in accessible language, it offers firm, specific advice and quick cognitive tests and self-assessment metrics that even those in the deepest of doldrums will find helpful and relevant. a valuable volume for those suffering from depression, as well as for loved ones who are fighting the fight by their side."—Publisher's Weekly

"From defining a baseline of depression to charting moods and preventing relapses, this workbook is a top pick for any depression sufferer!"—Reference and Research Book News

"This practical guide is an important contribution to the growing genre of self-help works on this topic."—Library Journal

"This text is a much-needed addition to mental health literature, as depression is stigmatized and few understand how to support friends and loved ones who frequently do not obtain help on their own."—American Reference Books Annual

"This book offers useful insight for any health professional working within mental health. It is of enormous value to the layperson, hungry for knowledge about how best to interact and help their loved one face the dreadful ravages of depression."—Nursing Times

Autoren/Hrsg.

Noonan, Susan J.

Weitere Mitwirkende

Rosenbaum, Jerrold F.

Petersen, Timothy J.

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Psychologie / Allgemeines & Theorie Psychologische Theorie, Psychoanalyse
• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Psychotherapie / Klinische Psychologie Psychopathologie
• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Psychologie / Allgemeines & Theorie Psychologie: Sachbuch, Ratgeber

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Foreword, by Jerrold F. Rosenbaum, MD, and Timothy J. Petersen, PhD

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Chapter 1. Mental Health Basics

The Basic Steps

Sleep and Depression

Sleep Hygiene

Diet and Nutrition

Physical Exercise

Routine and Structure

Avoid Isolation

Chapter 2. Mood Disorders

Major Depression

Bipolar Disorder

Making the Diagnosis of a Mood Disorder

Symptoms of Depression

Symptoms of Elevated Mood

Mood Chart

Depression and Anxiety

The Stigma of Mood Disorders

Fatigue and Depression

Chapter 3. Common Obstacles in Depression

Feeling Defined by Depression
Fear of Getting Better

Rumination

Chapter 4. Defining Your Baseline

Chapter 5. Managing Your Mood Disorder

Follow Your Treatment Plan

Talk Therapy

Medications

Inpatient Care

What to Do When You Can't Afford Treatment
The Relationship with Your Therapist

Managing Depression and Bipolar Disorder

Additional Tips for Managing Your Mood Disorder

Chapter 6. What Is the Goal?

Wellness as the Goal

Steps to Wellness

Chapter 7. Relapse Prevention
Overview of Relapse Prevention

Triggers

Warning Signs

An Action Plan for Relapse Prevention

What If I Feel Suicidal?

Chapter 8. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Thoughts, Feelings, and Behaviors

How You Think about the World Affects How You Feel

How You Think and Feel also Affects How You Act

Should Statements

Challenging and Changing Your Thoughts

Evidence For and Against

Pleasure and Mastery

Chapter 9. Strategies to Get You through the Tough Times

Coping and Stress

Mindfulness

Distress Tolerance

Communication Skills

Talking with Your Doctor

Tips for Family and Friends

Chapter 10. Dealing with Family and Friends

Family and Friends Who Are Supportive

Family and Friends Who Are Not Supportive

People You Choose Not to Tell

When to Disclose Your Illness

How to Disclose Your Illness

Managing Relationships Can Be Tricky

How to Survive the Holidays with Family

Chapter 11. Pulling It All Together

Chapter 12. Collective Wisdom

Advice from Some Remarkable People

Technology in Mental Illness

Helpful Websites

Books of Interest

Conclusion

Appendix

Glossary

References

Index

Über Autor(innen)

Noonan, Susan J.
Susan J. Noonan, MD, MPH, is a physician, certified peer specialist, mental health and wellness coach, speaker and consultant to Massachusetts General Hospital and to The Engage Initiative. She is the author of Take Control of Your Depression: Strategies to Help You Feel Better Now and Helping Others with Depression: Words to Say, Things to Do, and Reconnecting After Isolation: Coping with Anxiety, Depression, Grief, PTSD, and More.

Petersen, Timothy J.
Timothy J. Petersen, PhD, is a clinical psychologist at Massachusetts General Hospital.

Rosenbaum, Jerrold F.
Jerrold F. Rosenbaum, MD, is the psychiatrist-in-chief at the Massachusetts General Hospital and the Stanley Cobb Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School.

Susan J. Noonan, MD, MPH, a part-time Certified Peer Specialist at McLean Hospital, is a consultant to Massachusetts General Hospital and CliGnosis, Inc. She is the author of Managing Your Depression: What You Can Do to Feel Better and Helping Others with Depression: Words to Say, Things to Do. Jerrold F. Rosenbaum, MD, is the psychiatrist-in-chief at the Massachusetts General Hospital and the Stanley Cobb Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School.