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Record Nr.

UNINA9910791038003321

Autore

Dubin Nick

Titolo

The autism spectrum and depression / / Nick Dubin ; foreword by Tony Attwood

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London ; ; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania : , : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, , 2014

©2014

ISBN

0-85700-242-2

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (226 p.)

Collana

20140321

Disciplina

616.85/8832

Soggetti

Depression, Mental

Asperger's syndrome - Psychological aspects

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

The Autism Spectrum and Depression; Foreword; Acknowledgments; Introduction; 1 The Relationship between the Autism Spectrum and Depression; 2 Defining Depression; 3 Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy; 4 The Dark Night of the Soul; 5 Suicide is the Forever Decision; 6 Perfectionism and Depression; 7 Anger and Depression; 8 Managing Depression; 9 Interview with My Parents; Afterword; Appendix I: A List of Recommended Books; Appendix II: Aspie Self-check List; References; Blank Page; Index

Sommario/riassunto

In the first book on depression written for adults on the autism spectrum, Nick Dubin offers accessible and sensitive advice on how individuals can manage their emotions, exploring what can lead to them feeling down, how this can escalate, and how to take positive steps towards recovery.