100 questions & answers about depression

Foreword vii Introduction ix Biography xiii Part 1:The Basics 1 Questions 1–10 discuss basic brain chemistry and concepts needed to understand depression, including: , What are emotions, and why do we have them? , What is the difference between thoughts and feelings? , How does the brain affect behavior and regulate emotional states? Part 2: Diagnosis 27 Questions 11–24 discuss the recognition and diagnosis of depression, including: , What are the symptoms of depression? , How is depression diagnosed? , What are the different types of depression? Part 3: Risk/Prevention/Epidemiology 53 Questions 25–34 discuss risk factors for depression including: , What are the risk factors associated with depression? , Are certain people more susceptible to depression? , I have recently been diagnosed with depression. What are the risks that my children will inherit it? Part 4:Treatment 71 Questions 35–66 discuss medications, therapies, treatment indications, and risks, including: , What are the different types of treatment for depression? , Does the type of depression that I have determine the type of treatment I need? , What are the different types of talk therapies, and what do they do? Part 5: Associated Conditions 131 Questions 67–73 discuss conditions commonly associated with depression, including: , I have been diagnosed with depression and anxiety. How is the combination of conditions treated? , My spouse is drinking a lot of alcohol lately. My friend thinks he might be selfmedicating. What does that mean? , Why is my doctor telling me that I need treatment for my addiction when I thought treating the depression would solve my problem? Part 6: Special Populations 145 Questions 74–88 discuss depression in children, older persons, women, and the medically ill, including: , Do children get depressed? , The guidance counselor at school thinks that our teenage daughter is depressed. She spends a lot of time in her room. Is this normal teen behavior? Part 7: Surviving 169 Questions 89–100 discuss prognosis, confidentiality, and rights, including: , What are my rights to refuse hospitalization? , What are my rights to refuse medication and other treatments? , What are my rights to privacy? Appendix A 191 Appendix B 195 Glossary 199 Index 209aspx