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Record Nr.

UNINA9910781578103321

Autore

Wright Jesse H

Titolo

Breaking free from depression [[electronic resource] ] : pathways to wellness / / Jesse H. Wright and Laura W. McCray

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, : Guilford Press, c2012

ISBN

1-4625-0228-8

1-283-34041-0

9786613340412

1-4625-0271-7

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (385 p.)

Collana

The guilford self-help workbook series

Classificazione

PSY049000SEL011000MED102000SOC025000

Altri autori (Persone)

McCrayLaura W

Disciplina

616.85/27

Soggetti

Depression, Mental

Self-care, Health

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

WellbeingLU

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Cover; Front Matter; Contents; Preface; Authors' Note; Acknowledgments; 1--Getting Started; 2--Medical Illness and Depression; 3--Paths to Depression: Paths to Wellness; The Thoughts-Action Pat h; 4--Fighting Negative Thinking; 5--Restoring Energy and Enjoying Life; 6--Building Self-Esteem and Using Strengths; 7--Enhancing Well-Being; The Biology Path; 8--Getting the Most from Antidepressants; The Relationship Path; 9--The People in Your Life; 10--Managing Relationship Problems to Improve Depression; The Lifestyle Path; 11--Lifestyle Changes; The Spiritual Path; 12--Using Spiritual Resources

The Mindfulness Path13--Mindfulness; 14--Getting Well: Staying Well; Resources; References; Index; About the Authors

Sommario/riassunto

"Leading psychiatrist/researcher Jesse Wright and his daughter Laura McCray, a family physician, have seen thousands of depressed patients in their practices--and have learned that a range of different treatments work. Infused with warmth, optimism, and clinical know-how, this book presents simple yet powerful depression-fighting strategies that sufferers can try on their own. Drs. Wright and McCray



offer a flexible menu of treatment ideas plus clear guidance for creating a personalized antidepression action plan. Aided by helpful worksheets, quizzes, and stories, readers learn ways to break the cycle of negative thinking, restore energy and a sense of well-being, strengthen relationships, and make informed decisions about medications. Now depression sufferers can chart their own path to recovery, using the best tools science has to offer"--