Depression Sourcebook, Fifth Edition, offers basic information about the prevalence, symptoms, and strategies to manage depression.

Table of Contents

• Preface
• Part I: Introduction to Mental-Health Disorders and Depression
• Chapter 1—What Are Mental-Health Disorders?
• Chapter 2—Brain Function and Mental Health
• Chapter 3—Myths and Facts about Mental-Health Disorders
• Chapter 4—Depression: What You Need to Know
• Chapter 5—Why Do People Get Depressed?
• Chapter 6—Statistics on Depression and Related Mental-Health Disorders
• Part II: Types of Depression
• Chapter 7—Major Depression
• Chapter 8—Persistent Depressive Disorder
• Chapter 9—Atypical Depression
• Chapter 10—Bipolar Disorder (Manic-Depressive Illness)
• Chapter 11—Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder
• Chapter 12—Premenstrual Syndrome and Dysphoric Disorder
• Chapter 13—Psychotic Depression
• Chapter 14—Seasonal Affective Disorder
• Part III: Who Develops Depression
• Chapter 15—People and Depression
• Chapter 16—Women and Depression
• Chapter 17—Depression in Children and Adolescents
• Chapter 18—Depression in College Students
• Chapter 19—Men and Depression
• Chapter 20—Depression in Older Adults
• Chapter 21—Depression in Minority Populations
• Chapter 22—Depression and Violence in LGBT Population
• Chapter 23—Depression Related to Occupation
• Chapter 24—Reproductive Health and Mental Health in Women
• Chapter 25—Postpartum Depression
• Chapter 26—Caregivers and Depression
• Chapter 27—Depression in Prison Inmates
• Part IV: Causes and Risk Factors of Depression
• Chapter 28—What Causes Depression
• Chapter 29—Stress, Resilience, and the Risk of Depression
• Chapter 30—Trauma as a Risk Factor for Depression
• Chapter 31—Unemployment, Poverty, and Depression
• Chapter 32—Depression, Substance Use, and Addiction
• Chapter 33—Other Mental-Health Disorders and the Relationship to Depression
• Chapter 34—Parental Depression
• Chapter 35—Isolation and Depression
• Chapter 36—Climate Change and Depression
• Part V: Chronic Illness and Depression
• Chapter 37—Chronic Illness, Pain, and Depression
• Chapter 38—Autoimmune Diseases and Depression
• Chapter 39—Brain Injury and Depression
• Chapter 40—Cancer and Depression
• Chapter 41—Diabetes and Depression
• Chapter 42—Heart Disease and Depression
• Chapter 43—Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Depression
• Chapter 44—Multiple Sclerosis and Depression
• Chapter 45—Depression in Parkinson and Alzheimer Diseases
• Chapter 46—Stroke and Depression
• Part VI: Diagnosis and Treatment of Depression
• Chapter 47—Recognizing Signs of Depression in You and Your Loved Ones
• Chapter 48—Diagnosing Depression
• Chapter 49—Psychotherapy For Depression
• Chapter 50—Mental-Health Medications
• Chapter 51—Combined Interventions for Depression
• Chapter 52—Brain Stimulation Therapies for Severe Depression
• Chapter 53—Light Therapy for Seasonal Affective Disorder
• Chapter 54—Alternative and Complementary Therapies Used for Depression
• Chapter 55—Treating Depression in Children and Adolescents
• Chapter 56—Treatment-Resistant and Relapsed Depression
• Chapter 57—Finding and Choosing a Therapist
• Chapter 58—Paying for Mental-Healthcare
• Part VII: Strategies for Managing Depression
• Chapter 59—Understanding Mental Illness Stigma and Depression Triggers
• Chapter 60—Well-Being Concepts
• Chapter 61—Building Resilience
• Chapter 62—Building a Healthy Body Image and Self-Esteem
• Chapter 63—Dealing with the Effects of Trauma
• Chapter 64—Stress in Disaster Responders and Recovery Workers
• Chapter 65—Grief, Bereavement, and Coping with Loss
• Chapter 66—Coping with the Holiday Blues
• Chapter 67—Social Inclusion and Peer Support
• Chapter 68—Helping a Family Member or Friend with Depression
• Part VIII: Suicide
• Chapter 69—Understanding Suicide
• Chapter 70—Suicide in the United States
• Chapter 71—Suicidal Behavior, Risk, and Protective Factors
• Chapter 72—Relationship between Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Suicide
• Chapter 73—Suicide among Teens and Young Adults
• Chapter 74—Older Adults: Depression and Suicide Facts
• Chapter 75—Warning Signs of Suicide and How to Deal with It
• Chapter 76—Recovering from a Suicide Attempt
• Chapter 77—Coping with Trauma after Someone Attempts Suicide
• Part IX: Additional Help and Information
• Chapter 78—Glossary of Terms Related to Depression
• Chapter 79—Directory of Organizations That Help People with Depression and Suicidal Thoughts