Depression: An Information Guide

by Christina Bartha, Carol Parker

Overview

This recently updated guide is written for people living with depression, their families, and anyone interested in gaining a basic understanding of this illness and its treatment and management. The guide gives information on:

• what depression is and how it is diagnosed
• the different kinds of depression
• the causes and current theories of depression
• the different kinds of treatments available
• frequently asked questions and concerns about medication
• the process of recovery and effective relapse prevention
• how family members can relate to a person with depression
• how to explain depression to children.

This guide will help people with depression, along with their family and friends, to understand and navigate through the realities of depression, and the options available to them as they move toward recovery.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781770525740
Publisher:	Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Publication date:	03/15/2013
Series:	Information Guide
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	68
File size:	572 KB

About the Author

Christina Bartha, MSW, RSW, is the administrative director Child, Youth and Family Program, Addictions Program at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) in Toronto, Ontario.
Carol Parker, MSW, RSW, works as a clinician and educator at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) She is currently an Advance Practice Clinician on the Capacity Building Team of the Concurrent Disorders Program at CAMH.