All about Depression

The impact of depression on the lives of many Americans has been profound. It manifests itself across issues of race, ethnicity, gender, age, physical ability/disability, and sexual orientation. Indeed, no group is immune from its effects. The general public has had its awareness of the issue increased and its interest peaked, but most remain largely unsophisticated about recognition and treatment possibilities, other than medication. Furthermore, certain segments of the public believe that depression is relegated to particular racial/ethnic groups, and that some of us simply do not have to worry about it. The ground-breaking publication All About Depression destroys these myths by reminding the reader that these cannot be further from the truth. All About Depression: Navigates the pathways to a more informed and enlightened approach to dealing with this most formidable of mental health challenges. Is a coherent and functional publication that challenges assumptions about who can be effected by mental illness, who can be educated about a particular illness like depression, who can be enlisted for support, what type of interventions are appropriate, and what type of resources are broadly available to assist an individual or family in confronting the challenges associated with depression. Offers comprehensive yet understandable explanations about the social, biological, physiological, and psychological factors that impact issues of depression. Is more than just an informational resource - it is about issues of empowerment. More than statistics, this book is about hope. More than simply treatment regimens, this document is about possibility.