When Someone You Know Has Depression

Susan J. Noonan, MD, MPH, a part-time Certified Peer Specialist at McLean Hospital, is a consultant to Massachusetts General Hospital and CliGnosis, Inc. She is the author of Managing Your Depression: What You Can Do to Feel Better. Additional resources can be found on her website, www.susannoonanmd.com. Timothy J. Petersen, PhD, is a clinical psychologist at Massachusetts General Hospital. Jonathan E. Alpert, MD, PhD, is an associate professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and a psychiatrist at Massachusetts General Hospital. Andrew A. Nierenberg, MD, is a professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and a psychiatrist at Massachusetts General Hospital.

• List of Charts and TablesForeword, by Timothy J. Petersen, PhD, Jonathan E. Alpert, MD, PhD,and Andrew A. Nierenberg, MDPrefaceAcknowledgmentsIntroduction1. What Are Mood Disorders?2. Signs of Depression to Look For3. Support and Communication Strategies4. Helpful Approaches5. Finding Professional Help6. What You Can Do Now7. Anticipating Recovery—Skills to Have in Place8. Caring for the Caregivers9. Dos and Don'tsConclusionGlossaryResourcesReferencesIndex

This practical guide is an important contribution to the growing genre of self-help works on this topic. Library Journal ... The information is rich and serves as an excellent starting point for those unfamiliar with the manifold symptoms of mood disorders. This text is a much-needed addition to mental health literature, as depression is stigmatized and few understand how to support friends and loved ones who frequently do not obtain help on their own. American Reference Books Annual This book offers useful insight for any health professional working within mental health... It is of enormous value to the layperson, hungry for knowledge about how best to interact and help their loved one face the dreadful ravages of depression. Nursing Times