The Depression Workbook: A Guide for Living with Depression and Manic Depression (New Harbinger Workbooks) [Paperback]

Endorsement of First Edition: "This book is a lifesaver. This is one of the 'must have' books for anyone newly diagnosed with depression or manic depression. It is invaluable in teaching both sufferer and supporter the symptoms and coping skills. This book was monumental in helping me get through a severe depression that lasted nonstop for half a decade. I recommend this book to all my readers, and to anyone suffering with depression or bipolar disorders."--Bob Olsen, author of the best-selling "Win the Battle: The 3-Step Lifesaving Formula to Conquer Depression and Bipolar Disorder" --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Based on extensive research, this text contains interactive exercises that provide guidance on essential coping skills and help readers make real changes in their lives. This second edition includes updated Internet resources, expanded material on treatment strategies, a revised listing of mental health professionals and features a new step-by-step strategy for developing a plan to manage symptoms and stay well. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

A Depression Guide
This book is based on the responses of 120 survey participants who share their insights, experiences, and strategies for living with extreme mood swings. Interactive exercises teach essential coping skills such as building a strong support system, bolstering self-esteem, fighting negative thoughts, finding appropriate professional help, and using relaxation and exercise.

Mary Ellen Copeland, M.S., is a distinguished teacher and lecturer from Brattleboro, Vermont. Matthew McKay, Ph. D., is clinical director of Haight Ashbury Psychological Services in San Francisco. He lives in Berkeley, California. This workbook is a self-help classic that has long been recognised by thousands of readers And mental health professionals for its innovative approach and real hope it has offered to those who are struggling to manage their extreme mood swings. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.