an excellent overview of the depressive illnesses, written by one of the leading authorities on the subject.Kay Redfield Jamison, Ph.D, Professor of Psychiatry, The Johns Hopkin School of Medicine.compelling and compassionate.honest concerning available facts.Anthony W. Clare, MD. St Patrick's Hospital, Dublin.

Most of us get 'the blues' at some point in our lives, and some people find that they just can't shake them. How can you tell when you or someone you know is suffering from depression that needs clinical treatment? How can you find the best treatment for your depression'. Dealing with Depression is a brief, user-friendly guide to depression and mood disorders for sufferers, their families, and health professionals who care for them. Professor Parker explains that contrary to popular belief, there are many different types of depression and different ways of treating them.He outlines the advantages and disadvantages of drug and non-drug treatments, and offers advice on matching the different types of depression with their most appropriate treatment. He shows that while depression may be severe and disabling, it can be treated successfully providing it is diagnosed and managed properly.Covering everything from a typical 'blue mood' to severe clinical depression, including mood states such as bipolar disorder, Dealing with Depression is one of the most comprehensive and accessible guides available for the general reader and health professional.