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Breaking free from depression : pathways to wellness / Jesse H. Wright and Laura W. McCray.

by Wright, Jesse H.

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New York : Guilford Press, c2012.

Depression, Mental -- Popular works.

Self-care, Health -- Popular works.

9781606239193 (pbk.)

1606239198 (pbk.)

Guilford self-help workbook series.

xii, 372 p. : ill. ; 27 cm.

Getting started ; Medical illness and depression ; Paths to depression : paths to wellness -- The thoughts-action path. Fighting negative thinking ; Restoring energy and enjoying life ; Building self-esteem and using strengths ; Enhancing well-being -- The biology path. Getting the most from antidepressants -- The relationship path. The people in your life : how relationships can influence recovery from depression ; Managing relationship problems to improve depression -- The lifestyle path. Lifestyle changes -- The spiritual path. Using spiritual resources -- The mindfulness path. Mindfulness ; Getting well : staying well.

"Leading psychiatrist/researcher Jesse Wright and his daughter Laura McCray, a family physician, have seen thousands of depressed patients in their practices--and have learned that a range of different treatments work. Infused with warmth, optimism, and clinical know-how, this book presents simple yet powerful depression-fighting strategies that sufferers can try on their own. Drs. Wright and McCray offer a flexible menu of treatment ideas plus clear guidance for creating a personalized anti-depression action plan. Aided by helpful worksheets, quizzes, and stories, readers learn ways to break the cycle of negative thinking, restore energy and a sense of well-being, strengthen relationships, and make informed decisions about medications. Now depression sufferers can chart their own path to recovery, using the best tools science has to offer"--

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