Library Guides: Self Help: Depression

In the Library

The Encyclopedia of Depression by Roberta Roesch; Ewald Horwath (Introduction by)
ISBN: 9780816040476
Publication Date: 2001-02-01
This volume seeks to provide all the information required to fully understand depression. It has more than 570 A to Z entries, covering: the history of the disease, research, treatment options, and the role of various mental health professionals in addressing depression.
Growing up Sad by Leon Cytryn; Donald H. McKnew
ISBN: 9780393317886
Publication Date: 1998-08-17
The widespread recognition that childhood depression is an all too common psychological reaction to environmental stress and genetic heritage. Covering recent advances influencing treatment of the depressed child, including the availability of new antidepressants and the awareness that childhood depression is more serious than previously believed and may be a forerunner of later major depression or bipolar disorder. Prevention and early treatment are emphasized. While giving specific advice on recognizing and handling the depressed or suicidal child, the authors show how mood disorders reduce the quality of life at any age and how to relieve the hardships felt by these children and their families.
Surviving Manic Depression by E. Fuller Torrey; Michael B. Knable
ISBN: 9780465086641
Publication Date: 2005-03-02
Surviving Manic Depression is the most authoritative book on this disorder, which affects more than two million people in the U.S. alone. Based on the latest research, it provides detailed coverage of every aspect of manic depression-from understanding its causes and treatments to choosing doctors and managing relapses-with guidance drawn from the latest scientific information. Surviving Manic Depression also includes special features such as a listing of selected websites, books, videotapes, and other resources.

eBooks

Black Dogs and Blue Words: Depression and Gender in the Age of Self Care by Kimberly K. Emmons
ISBN: 9781282562431
Publication Date: 2010-01-01
His black dog that was how Winston Churchill referred to his own depression. Today, individuals with feelings of sadness and irritability are encouraged to talk to your doctor. Black Dogs and Blue Words analyzes the rhetoric surrounding depression and language of depression marketing strategies vague words such as worry, irritability, and loss of interest target women and young girls and encourage self-diagnosis and self-medication. As depression and other forms of mental illness move from the medical-professional sphere into that of the consumer-public, the boundary at which distress becomes disease grows ever more encompassing, the need for remediation and treatment increasingly warranted.
The Depression Sourcebook by Brian P. Quinn
ISBN: 9781565656307
Publication Date: 1998-04-01
Clinical depression is the most common mood disorder in mental health today. It affects 14 million Americans and can influence a person's ability to work and have normal relationships, and in the worst cases it can be fatal. The Depression Sourcebook is a complete guide to the many different types of depression, possible reasons for their occurrence, and what can be done to identify the probable causes and alleviate the symptoms.
Treatment of Depression in Adolescents and Adults by David W. Springer (Editor); Allen Rubin (Editor); Christopher G. Beevers (Editor)
ISBN: 9781283026499
Publication Date: 2011-01-01
This thorough, yet practical volume draws on a roster of experts and researchers in the field who have assembled state-of-the-art knowledge into this well-rounded guide. Each chapter serves as a practitioner-focused how-to reference and covers interventions that have the best empirical support for the treatment of depression, including: Cognitive Behavior Therapy Behavioral Activation Cognitive Behavioral Analysis System of Psychotherapy for Chronic Depression Easy to use and accessible in tone, "Treatment of Depression in Adolescents and Adults" is indispensable for practitioners who would like to implement evidence-based, culturally competent, effective interventions in their care of clients struggling with depression.

Statistically Speaking

According to the Bexar County Mental Health Systems Assessmen (2016), Bexar County had the fourth highest prevalence of both adults with serious mental illness (just over 60,000) and children with serious emotional conditions (just over 37,500) among all 254 Texas counties in the most recent year for which statistics are available (2013).

Local Assistance

Beyond Baby Blues Support Group

"The Support Group is for mommies who are experiencing anxiety and/or depression during or after pregnancy."

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Databases @ Ozuna Library/Full Tex

Gale General OneFile

Opposing Viewpoints

Health and Medicine

Psychology

eVideos

Depression TMS

Out of the Blue:Strategies to Combat Teen Depression

This video program will help teenagers recognize and deal with the “black dog” by explaining the causes and symptoms of depression, telling how and where to find help, and providing information on forward-looking treatments tailored for teens.

What is Depression?

"A depressed person has an alteration of neurotransmitters in the brain. While in "the black hole," Michelle focused on the past. Depression is the most common mental illness among adults; learn characteristics and clinically diagnosed depression types."

On the Web

More than just a bout of the blues, depression isn't a weakness and you can't simply "snap out" of it. Depression may require long-term treatment. But don't get discouraged. Most people with depression feel better with medication, psychotherapy or both.

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is the largest scientific organization, in the world, dedicated to mental health research. The mission of NIMH is to transform the understanding and treatment of mental illnesses through basic and clinical research, paving the way for prevention, recovery and cure.

Therapist Aid is dedicated to helping mental health professionals improve their craft by providing free evidence-based education and therapy tools. Our resources are created with clients in mind, which means avoiding jargon, and creating tools that are not only useful in theory, but in practice.

Database/Online Source Search Terms

Depressive disorders

Anxiety

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Postpartum Depression

Depression in college students

Cognitive therapy

Personality Disorders