EBOOK Depression

The term "e;depression"e; covers a wide spectrum of conditions ranging from mild        despondency to melancholia, the very deepest form of depression. Natural despondency        is not a disease but simply a part of life. Depression, however, is a common        psychiatric illness that must be identified and treated in the same manner as other        illnesses.Depression: The Facts, Second Edition provides a simple, yet comprehensive        overview of depression for sufferers, their friends, and families. It contains        case-study descriptions and can serve as a quick-reference for those with a medical        background. It succinctly details the signs and symptoms of clinical depression, as        well as the process of diagnosis and the different subtypes, including major        depression, dysthymia, manic depression disorders, and seasonal affective disorder.          The second partof the book covers the current understanding of the causes of        depression, based on the scientific evidence. The book concludes with a review of        treatment options and practical guidance on self-help in depression, as well as        useful advice for family and friends.The main aim of this book is to reach those who        need help and want to understand themselves and their condition more, in an        easy-to-read format without an excess of medical terminology and statistics that may        overwhelm the non-medically trained individual. All concepts have been broken down        into bullet-points and sub-headings, to allow easy digestion of the concepts and        information. This empowers the reader, and may ultimately prompt someone to seek        help and support.