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

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wright, Jesse H.

Contributor:

McCray, Laura W.

Series:

Guilford self-help workbook series.

The guilford self-help workbook series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Depression, Mental--Popular works.

Depression, Mental.

Self-care, Health--Popular works.

Self-care, Health.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (385 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Guilford Press, c2012.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

"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"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

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

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

WellbeingLU

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-4625-0228-8

1-283-34041-0

9786613340412

1-4625-0271-7

OCLC:

763157664