pt. I, Introduction to mental health disorders and depression : -- 1. What are mental health disorders? -- 2. Brain function, biology, and mental health disorders -- 3. Myths and facts about mental health disorders -- 4. Depression: symptoms of the most common mental health disorder -- 5. Statistics on depression and related mental health disorders.
pt. II, Types of depression : -- 6. Major depression -- 7. Dysthymia: chronic depression -- 8. Atypical depression -- 9. Bipolar disorder (manic-depression illness) -- 10. Depression during and after pregnancy -- 12. Psychotic depression -- 13. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD).
pt. III, Who develops depression? : -- 14. Men, women, and depression -- 15. Depression in children and adolescents -- 16. Depression in college students -- 17. Depression in older adults -- 18. Mental health problems in minority populations -- 19. Depression related to occupations -- 20. Caregivers and depression -- 21. Mental health problems in prison inmates.
pt. IV, Causes and risks factors for depression : -- 22. What causes depression? -- 23. Stress, resilience, and the risk of depression -- 24. Trauma as a risk factor for depression -- 25. Unemployment, poverty, and depression -- 26. Other mental health disorders and the relationship to depression -- 27. Depression, substance abuse, and addiction -- 28. Other depression risk factors.
pt. V, Depression and chronic illness : -- 29. Chronic illness, pain, and depression -- 30. Depression and autoimmune diseases -- 31. Depression and brain injury -- 32. Depression and cancer -- 33. Depression and diabetes -- 34. Depression and heart disease -- 35. Depression and human immunodeficiency virus -- 36. Depression and multiple sclerosis -- 37. Depression and neurological disorders -- 38. Depression and stroke.
pt. VI, Diagnosis and treatment of depression : -- 39. Depression screening self-assessment -- 40. Diagnosing depression -- 41. Paying for mental health care -- 42. Finding and choosing a therapist -- 43. Therapy for depression -- 44. Mental health medications -- 45. Combination treatment -- 46. Light therapy for seasonal affective disorder -- 47. Alternative and complementary therapies used for depression -- 48. Treating depression in children and adolescents -- 49. Treatment-resistant or relapsed depression.
pt. VII, Strategies for managing depression : -- 50. Understanding mental illness stigma and depression triggers -- 51. Improving your quality of life: exercise, nutrition, and lifestyle changes to combat depression -- 52. Building resilience -- 53. Building self-esteem and self-image -- 54. Dealing with workplace depression -- 55. Getting through tough economic times -- 56. Dealing with the effects of trauma -- 57. Grief, bereavement, and coping with loss -- 58. Coping with the holidays and family celebrations -- 59. Mental health support groups -- 60. Helping a family member or friend with depression.
pt. VIII, Suicide : -- 61. Suicide in the United States -- 62. Suicide in children, teens, and young adults -- 63. Suicidal thoughts and behaviors among adults -- 64. Older adults: depression and suicide facts -- 65. Warning signs of suicide and how to help -- 66. Coping after someone you love has attempted suicide.
pt. IX, Additional help and information : -- 67. Glossary of terms related to depression -- 68. Directory of organizations that help people with depression and suicidal thoughts.
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