| Description |
44 pages : illustrations ; 30 cm |
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regular print |
| Series |
Issues in society ; v. 152 |
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Issues in society (Balmain, N.S.W.) ; v. 152
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| Contents |
Chapter 1. The causes of Depression: What is depression? Defining depression; Depression: questions and answers; The different types of depression; What causes depression?; Depression and related conditions; Depression more common than asthma: GPs; Gloom in the bush: GPs report rising depression; Blue, baby, blue Depression and suicide; Depression no mystery: it's biological; Mental illness: the facts. -- Chapter 2. Coping with Depression: Do I have depression? Questions and answers about depression; Anti-depressant medication for the treatment of depression; Anti-depressant medication; Drugs routinely used for children's depression; Time to shine a light into the mind's dark corners; Why use both psychological and drug treatments?; Cognitive therapies; Family and friends; How can I tell if someone is depressed?; How to help someone who is depressed; Depression in young people; More depressing than mental illness; Personal stories about depression; Fighting the darkness |
| Summary |
What exactly is depression, and how many different types of depressive illness are there? What is the extent of depression among Australians - is it on the increase or simply better diagnosed? What are the causes of depression and how can we identify the symptoms and warning signs of depressive illness? What are the most appropriate treatment options for the various types of depression ... anti-depressant medication, psychological treatments, cognitive behavioural therapy, relationship-based therapies? What can family and friends do to assist in getting professional help for depression sufferers? Depression and suicide in young people - are we doing enough? |
| Analysis |
Depression |
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Suicide |
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Treatment |
| Notes |
Includes index |
| Bibliography |
Bibliography: page 44 |
| Audience |
Secondary students |
| Subject |
Older people -- Care.
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Older people -- Functional assessment.
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Aging.
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Depression, Mental -- Social aspects -- Study and teaching (Secondary) -- Australia.
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Depression, Mental -- Social aspects -- Australia.
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Depression, Mental -- Social aspects.
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Depression, Mental -- Study and teaching (Secondary) -- Australia.
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Depression, Mental -- Australia.
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Depression, Mental.
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Geriatric nursing.
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Geriatrics.
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Older people -- Health and hygiene.
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Older people -- Medical care.
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Geriatric Assessment.
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Geriatric Nursing -- methods.
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Health Services for the Aged -- organization & administration.
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Aged.
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Depression.
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Depressive Disorder -- psychology.
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Geriatric Nursing.
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Older people
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| Author |
Healey, Justin, editor
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| LC no. |
00002272 |
| ISBN |
1876811617 |
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