Depression sourcebook : basic consumer health information about the prevalence, symptoms, diagnosis, causes, treatment, and types of depression, including major depression, atypical depression, bipolar disorder, depression during and after pregnancy, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, and seasonal affective disorder, as well as the impact of depression and strategies for managing depression ; along with facts about depression and chronic illness, treatment-resistant depression and suicide, mental-health medications, therapies, and treatments, tips for improving self-esteem, resilience, and quality of life while living with depression, a glossary of related terms, and resources for additional help and information / Angela L. Williams, managing editor.

Includes bibliographical references.

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.

"Provides basic consumer health information about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of various forms of depression, along with coping tips and strategies for building resilience and self-esteem. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources"-- Provided by publisher.

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