Helping others with depression Words to say, things to do
Book - 2021
"The book is meant for those who want to help a loved one with depression. The book details what depression is and what its main symptoms and manifestations are, followed by proven strategies for encouraging someone to get treatment and suggestions for how to tell when depressive symptoms are getting worse and may indicate a risk for suicide"--
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Baltimore :
Johns Hopkins University Press
2021.
- Language
- English
- Main Author
- Other Authors
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- Physical Description
- xiii, 256 pages ; 27 cm
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 237-249) and index.
- ISBN
- 9781421439303
9781421439297
- List of Tables
- Foreword
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- Chapter 1. What Are Mood Disorders?
- Major Depression
- Depression by Age, Sex, or Illness
- Symptoms of Advanced Depression
- Treatment-Resistant Depression
- Bipolar Disorder
- Mood Chart
- Mood Disorders and Metabolic Syndrome
- Anxiety and Depression
- Stigma
- Chapter 2. Signs of Depression to Look For: Making the Diagnosis
- General Appearance
- Vital Senses, the Habits Vital to Our Functioning
- Attitude about Self
- Checking Your Loved One's Behavior
- Making the Diagnosis of a Mood Disorder
- Chapter 3. Healthy Ways to Handle Mood Disorders
- The Basics of Mental Health
- Chapter 4. Finding Professional Help
- Professional Help
- Types of Treatment
- When Someone Refuses Treatment
- Chapter 5. Paying for Mental Health Treatment
- Health Insurance Basics
- What to Do When Your Family Member Can't Afford Treatment
- Chapter 6. Challenges in Caring for Someone Who Has a Mood Disorder
- Chapter 7. Support and Communication Strategies
- Providing Support
- Communication Strategies
- Chapter 8. Helpful Approaches
- Helpful Approaches
- Negative Thoughts and Distorted Thinking
- Strengths and Personal Qualities
- Watch for Warning Signs of Depression
- Set Boundaries
- Mental Health First Aid
- Chapter 9. What You Can Do Now
- Steps for Altered Mood Symptoms
- Diminished Interest or Pleasure
- Changes in Appetite or Weight
- Difficulty Sleeping
- Physical Restlessness or Slowing Down
- Fatigue
- Feelings of Worthlessness or Guilt
- Diminished Ability to Think, Focus, or Concentrate
- Thoughts of Death or Suicide, or a Suicide Plan
- Chapter 10. When Someone Is Suicidal
- Suicide
- Warning Signs of Suicide
- Risk Factors for Suicide
- What to Do
- Suicide Prevention
- Emergency Response
- Chapter 11. Mood Disorders and Addictions
- Dual Diagnosis
- Symptoms
- Treatment
- Chapter 12. For the Parents of a Teen or Young Adult and the Teens with an Affected Parent
- How You Can Help
- What to Look For
- What Do Teens Want?
- Your Teen
- Treatment
- Health Insurance
- College Student
- Young Adult
- Support for You the Parents
- For Teens and Young Adults Who Have an Affected Parent
- Chapter 13. Technology in Mental Health
- Role of Technology in Mental Health
- Mental Health Apps
- Chapter 14. Depression in Seniors
- Depression Symptoms in Older Persons
- Medical Evaluation
- Treatment
- What Can You Do?
- Chapter 15. What Recovery Looks Like
- Recovery
- What Does Recovery Look Like?
- The Recovery Process
- Well-Being
- Chapter 16. Anticipating Recovery: Skills to Have in Place
- Resilience
- How to Help Your Loved One Build Resilience
- Chapter 17. Caring for the Caregivers
- You
- The Family
- Burnout
- Guidelines in Caring for Yourself
- Chapter 18. Dos and Don'ts and Suggested Language
- Suggested Language
- Conclusion
- Appendix A. Medications
- Appendix B. Psychiatric Advance Directive
- Glossary
- Resources
- References
- Index