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Breaking Free From Depression
Pathways to Wellness
Jesse H. WrightSeries: Guilford Self-Help Workbook(0)
About
When it comes to treating depression, one size definitely doesn't fit all. How do you find the science-based treatment that will work for you? What can you do to restore the fighting spirit and motivation that are so essential for overcoming this illness? Leading psychiatrist-researcher Jesse Wright and his daughter, Laura McCray, a family physician, have helped many thousands of depressed patients discover effective pathways to wellness. Here they describe powerful treatment tools and present a flexible menu of self-help strategies you can try today or turn to in the future. Dozens of easy-to-use worksheets and forms can be downloaded and printed from the companion Web page. Learn proven ways to break the cycle of negative thinking, restore energy and a sense of well-being, strengthen your relationships, and make informed decisions about medications. You can beat depression and keep your life headed in a positive direction. This book shows how.
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"Depression, the 'common cold' of mental illness, is a complex problem. To help those afflicted with this debilitating illness, the father-and-daughter team of Wright...and McCray...have written a holistic work that provides sufferers with guidance on how to navigate through the slough of despair....Readers will undoubtedly glean practical self-management strategies, and they can implement those m
Library Journal
"The book is very well organized and understandable for many different types of readers. The intended target audience for the book is the layperson, but it might be a useful resource for any professional therapist, clinician, or researcher interested in working with clients on an individualized basis or further investigating through research the recommended six paths of treatment. The book is well
Activities, Adaptation and Aging
"This valuable book provides clear pathways for overcoming depression. It can be helpful to anybody experiencing depression, whether mild or severe. The authors are both experts in the field."--Aaron T. Beck, MD, developer of cognitive therapy
"A 'must-have' for finding a way through the pain of depression. Drs. Wright and McCray draw on their skill and wisdom to provide a comprehensive map. You'