Beating the Blues

New Approaches to Overcoming Dysthymia and Chronic Mild Depression
Erscheinungsjahr 2006
ISBN: 978-0-19-530453-4
Verlag: Oxford University Press

Buch, Englisch, 208 Seiten, Format (B × H): 140 mm x 216 mm, Gewicht: 300 g

This is a clear, practical resource for the millions of people plagued by persistent mild depression. One of the most underrecognized and undertreated mood disorders, dysthymia can be treated through self-help measures, psychotherapy, medication, or a combination of all three. This book is designed to offer general information on dysthymia and outline specific measures individuals can take in order to reclaim a positive outlook on life. Practical advice and thorough research will make this the ultimate guide for those who might otherwise have resigned themselves to a lifetime of apathy, lethargy, and pessimism.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Thase, Michael E.

Lang, Susan S.

Fachgebiete

• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizin, Gesundheitswesen Medizin, Gesundheit: Sachbuch, Ratgeber

Inhaltsverzeichnis

- Part I: Understanding Dysthymia and its Milder Forms

- 1: What is Dysthymia?

- 2: The Spectrum of Dysthymia and Depression

- 3: How Dysthymia is Diagnosed

- 4: Who Gets Dysthymia and Why: Causes and Risk Factors

- Part II: How to Feel Better

- 5: The Psychology of Feeling Good

- 6: Psychotherapy

- 7: Medications

- 8: Exercise and Nutrition

- 9: Herbal and Other Supplements

- 10: Supplemental Strategies

- Part III: Special Concerns of Various Populations

- 11: Dysthymia in Children, Adolescents and Young Adults

- 12: Gender and Dysthymia

- 13: Dysthymia and Ageing

- Conclusion: Putting It All Together

- Appendix I: Daily Symptom Log

- Appendix II: Most Commonly Used Antidepressants for Dysthymia

- Appendix III: Resources

Über Autor(innen)

Michael E. Thase M.D. is Professor of Psychiatry and Medical Director of the Mood Disorders Module at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He is also Chief of the Division of Adult Academic Psychiatry and Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, in Pittsburgh.

Susan S. Lang is an award-winning Senior Science Writer at Cornell University and author of 11 other books and hundreds of magazine articles on health and psychology.