The Small Guide to Depression

<p>From New York Times bestselling author and expert on neuroscience, memory, Alzheimer's Disease, dementia, anxiety and human behavior, The Small Guide to Depression provides a comprehensive overview of depression, negative personality traits and anxiety -- along with the latest treatment solutions from conventional and alternative therapies to new scientific discoveries and interventions.</p><br><p><i>Over 300 million people worldwide live with depression; in 2014, around 15.7 million adults age 18 or older in the U.S. had experienced at least one major depressive episode in the last year. </i></p><p>This accessible guide starts with providing readers with an overview of depression: </p><p></p><ul><li>What it is, who gets it, how to recognize it, major causes (genetics, environment, etc.). </li><li>Dr. Small discusses the various types of depression </li><li>General therapeutic approaches used for all depression disorders</li><li>How to know when it's time to seek professional help.</li></ul><p></p><br><p>Each of the chapters will cover a specific type of depression and open with a case study example. Small will describe: </p><p></p><ul><li>Causes, symptoms, conventional treatments (e.g., medications, psychotherapy) </li><li>Alternative therapies (e.g., exercise, meditation, yoga, homeopathy)</li><li>Novel therapies (e.g., transmagnetic stimulation [TMS])</li><li>New scientific discoveries and interventions coming down the pike (e.g., focused ultrasound).</li></ul><p></p><br><p>In addition to case studies and patient interviews, all chapters will include side-bars with factoids, lists, and other helpful information.</p>