{"product_id":"9780671010164","title":"The American Medical Association Essential Guide to Depression","description":"Author:\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780671010164\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Gallery Books\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 02 Oct 1998\u003cbr\u003ePages: 256\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn clear, nontechnical language, the American Medical Association explains the latest findings on depression, the complex mood disorder that affects nearly 17 million Americans each year. Distinguishing depression from the everyday \"blues,\" this comprehensive guide provides solid, detailed answers to such questions as: \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat is depression?\u003c\/b\u003e Characteristics and symptoms of depressive illnesses are fully explained, including major depression, bipolar or manic depression, dysthymia, seasonal affective disorder, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWho is at risk for depression?\u003c\/b\u003e Age, gender and personality factors are discussed, as well as physiological, genetic, emotional, and environmental causes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat are the latest treatment options?\u003c\/b\u003e The full spectrum of prescription medications is profiled, as well as the wide range of psychotherapeutic and complementary approaches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWho can treat depressive illness?\u003c\/b\u003e A section on medical and mental health professionals and their qualifications provides guidelines for choosing the best care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHow can I help a loved one?\u003c\/b\u003e Here is expert advice on how to encourage a family member to seek help; handle destructive or suicidal behavior; know when hospitalization is needed; recognize depression in children and older people; and much more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n With a listing of mental health organizations and resources and a glossary of medical terms, the \u003ci\u003eAmerican Medical Association Essential Guide to Depression\u003c\/i\u003e presents all the information you need to help yourself or others manage this serious but highly treatable illness.","brand":"Print on demand - Ships in 1 to 3 months","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46871649910942,"sku":"HPC-9780671010164","price":34.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9780671010164.jpg?v=1779618105","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9780671010164","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}