Depression For Dummies

Depression For Dummies satisfies the need for a straight-talking, no-nonsense resource on depression. The only agenda this book is to present you with the facts on depression and explain the options for dealing with it. Here’s just a sampling of what you’ll find in Depression For Dummies: demystifying the types of depression, discovering what goes on in the body of a depressed person, detecting and diagnosing depression, seeking help through therapy and medication, and more. So, whatever your level of depression—whether you suffer from occasional bouts or you find yourself seriously debilitated by depression—Depression For Dummies can give you the insight and tools you need to once again find enjoyment and happiness in life.

Updates:

•      Update all references from DMS IV to DSM V.

•      We felt that the book had a somewhat dark portrayal of depression; we will project a brighter, more hopeful tone.

•      Treatment chapters will focus on teaching empirically supported strategies that cut across diagnostic categories.

•      Updates throughout will be made to reflect changes in technology and social media.

•      We will add motivational interviewing techniques and stages of change.

•      Medications and other biological interventions will be updated. References to specific medications will be deleted as these change frequently. Instead, we will refer to general classes of medication.

•      Will revise and add sections on experimental techniques (e.g. deep brain stimulation).

•      Updates will be made to the chapters on lifestyle.

•      Will include new sections about depression and racism.

•      Will also include new section on depression or dysthymia during a pandemic.

•      Case examples will be updated and made more diverse. Several examples will be included that involve pandemic-related challenges.  

•      Will update Appendix and Part of Tens.