- Paperback: 208 pages
- Publisher: Holt Paperbacks (Mar 15 1998)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 080505829X
- ISBN-13: 978-0805058291
- Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 15.5 x 1.3 cm
- Shipping Weight: 249 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #397,775 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"Will bring hope and comfort to the loved ones of those who struggle to overcome this most common of mental illnesses."--Rosalynn Carter
Book Description
This book is directed toward the caregiver or "strengthened ally" of any of the more than seventeen million Americans who suffer from this common but often misunderstood affliction. Woven throughout are the personal experiences of Mitch Golant, who spent most of his childhood with a mother who was seriously depressed, an experience that not only catapulted him into his work as a clinical psychologist, but also informs this book with a tone of compassionate understanding.
Among the many subjects addressed are:
* the warning signs of serious illness
* how to distinguish between real depression and a normal case of the blues
* how to comfort a depressed person
* how to maintain intimacy and communication
* how to deal with the mental health community
* the most successful forms of treatment
* specific things to do and say that will help
* what to do when someone threatens suicide
Among the many subjects addressed are:
* the warning signs of serious illness
* how to distinguish between real depression and a normal case of the blues
* how to comfort a depressed person
* how to maintain intimacy and communication
* how to deal with the mental health community
* the most successful forms of treatment
* specific things to do and say that will help
* what to do when someone threatens suicide
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When someone you love is depressed, you may experience a wide range of emotions such as these, and more. Read the first page
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great starting place,
By Aimee "book lover, homeschooling, Christian A... (lost in Iowa) - See all my reviews
This review is from: What To Do When Someone You Love Is Depressed: A Practical, Compassionate, and Helpful Guide for Caregivers (Paperback)
I bought this book second; and loved it. The first book I bought "How to Survive When They Are Depressed" was awful. This book is a great overview. One important thing; this book giveing insight into what the depressed person is thinking and feeling; both about the depression and when depressed. This book could go more in depth; for exaple the list of things depressed people hate to hear, is waaay too short; there is so much more that could have been added. However, what is there is great and well worth it. I am the depressed person in our family and have had my parents and boyfreind read it.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Helpful but sometimes incomplete,
By JET (Parker, CO United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: What To Do When Someone You Love Is Depressed: A Practical, Compassionate, and Helpful Guide for Caregivers (Paperback)
I bought this book for my husband and his family and for my family to help them understand my depression and gather some better methods for supporting me. It is helpful, as it is very informational about all facets of the disorder: what a depressed person experiences, different types of depression, medication options, etc. One thing I was excited about was the list of "depressed people's sayings" and the list of responses NOT to give and alternative, better responses. This is a helpful list, since this is one of the problems I encounter the most ("You shouldn't think that way," "That's silly," "You're hurting those who love you"). However, the responses are repetitions, mostly of "I know you feel that way now, but we will get through this together." And, even though this is a good response, saying it as a response to everything someone says just sounds silly. However, the concept of the list is wonderful, since it serves the purpose of showing people flaws in their responses. As is the case with this example, other advice/information is good and beneficial, but incomplete or repetitious. I suppose the excuse is that it's impossible to analyze a disorder that is different for everyone, hard to pin down, and extremely difficult for a non-depressed person to understand. However, for a general overview and introduction to depression for non-depressed friends or family members, this is a good book to buy.
5.0 out of 5 stars
accessible help with depression,
By A Customer
This review is from: What To Do When Someone You Love Is Depressed: A Practical, Compassionate, and Helpful Guide for Caregivers (Paperback)
As a clinical social worker, I frequently recommend this book to clients, colleagues and friends for help with their depressed family members. The section on anti-depressant medication is especially clear and easy to understand. Dr. Golant's recommended strategies are enhanced by his use of vignettes from his practice and personal life to make a very touching and accessible book.
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