The Small Guide to Depression - Hardcover

by Gary Small (Author), Gigi Vorgan (Author)

From New York Times bestselling author and expert on neuroscience, memory, Alzheimer's Disease, dementia, anxiety and human behavior, The Small Guide to Depression provides a comprehensive overview of depression, negative personality traits and anxiety -- along with the latest treatment solutions from conventional and alternative therapies to new scientific discoveries and interventions.

Over 300 million people worldwide live with depression; in 2014, around 15.7 million adults age 18 or older in the U.S. had experienced at least one major depressive episode in the last year.

This accessible guide starts with providing readers with an overview of depression:

• What it is, who gets it, how to recognize it, major causes (genetics, environment, etc.).
• Dr. Small discusses the various types of depression
• General therapeutic approaches used for all depression disorders
• How to know when it's time to seek professional help.

Each of the chapters will cover a specific type of depression and open with a case study example. Small will describe:

• Causes, symptoms, conventional treatments (e.g., medications, psychotherapy)
• Alternative therapies (e.g., exercise, meditation, yoga, homeopathy)
• Novel therapies (e.g., transmagnetic stimulation [TMS])
• New scientific discoveries and interventions coming down the pike (e.g., focused ultrasound).

In addition to case studies and patient interviews, all chapters will include side-bars with factoids, lists, and other helpful information.

Author Biography

Gigi Vorgan, in addition to working as a coauthor with her husband Dr. Gary Small, has written feature films and for television. Vorgan and Dr. Small have written over ten books, including The New York Times Bestseller The Memory Bible, as well as The Memory Prescription, The Longevity Bible, The Alzheimer's Prevention Program, The Other Side of the Couch, The Naked Lady Who Stood on Her Head, iBrain, 2 Weeks to a Younger Brain, SNAP!: Change Your Personality in 30 Days, The Small Guide to Anxiety & The Small Guide to Alzheimer's Disease.

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The author lives & works in the Los Angeles metro area.