Major Depressive Disorder

by Simon Pierce

Overview

Often known simply as depression, major depressive disorder can affect anyone. This extremely common disorder causes intense feelings of sadness, guilt, and worthlessness, often without any identifiable cause. It is much more than merely feeling sad. Through engaging text and enlightening sidebars, this volume discusses some of the scientific causes of depression and the ways it is treated. Information is provided to help those who are struggling with major depressive disorder.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781534561236
Publisher:	Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Publication date:	07/30/2017
Series:	Diseases and Disorders Series
Pages:	104
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	12 - 15 Years

Table of Contents

Foreword 4

Introduction: More Than Just Sadness 6

Chapter 1 Defining Depression 10

Chapter 2 The Truth about Depression 32

Chapter 3 Treating Depression 46

Chapter 4 Taking Control of Depression 64

Chapter 5 Learning More about Depression 77

Notes 86

Glossary 91

Organizations to Contact 93

For More Information 95

Index 97

Picture Credits 103

About the Author 104