| Series Foreword |
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| Acknowledgments |
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| Introduction |
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| Guide to Health Literacy |
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| Common Misconceptions about Depression |
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| Questions and Answers |
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2 Are there different types of depression? |
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4 | (2) |
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3 What is the difference between being depressed and being unhappy? |
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4 How widespread is depression? |
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7 | (2) |
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5 Who is most likely to develop depression? |
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9 | (1) |
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6 How does depression change across the life span? |
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7 What are some of the most common signs that someone is depressed? |
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12 | (1) |
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8 Are there other medical conditions that can mimic depression? |
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13 | (1) |
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9 What is learned helplessness? |
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14 | (2) |
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10 How far back in history does depression go? |
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16 | (2) |
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11 Why do so many people with depression try to hide their symptoms? |
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18 | (1) |
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12 Is there a depression epidemic? |
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19 | (4) |
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13 Why do individuals become depressed? |
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23 | (1) |
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14 Is depression linked to trauma? |
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24 | (2) |
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15 Why is depression so common in young people? |
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26 | (2) |
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16 What causes postpartum depression? |
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28 | (2) |
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17 What causes seasonal affective disorder? |
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30 | (2) |
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18 Is depression caused by a brain disorder? |
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32 | (1) |
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19 Is depression genetic? |
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33 | (2) |
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20 Can bullying lead to depression? |
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35 | (2) |
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21 How is grief related to depression? |
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37 | (1) |
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22 Is depression linked to early childhood problems? |
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38 | (2) |
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23 Is chronic pain linked to depression? |
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40 | (2) |
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24 Why is depression so common in the military? |
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42 | (1) |
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25 Are sexual minorities more vulnerable to depression? |
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43 | (2) |
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Consequences of Depression |
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26 Can depression lead to drug or alcohol abuse? |
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45 | (2) |
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27 Why are depression and anxiety often seen together? |
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47 | (1) |
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28 How does depression affect families? |
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48 | (2) |
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29 What are the real costs of depression to society? |
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50 | (1) |
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30 Are people with depression at risk for suicide? |
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51 | (2) |
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Culture, Media, and Depression |
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31 How do different cultures view depression? |
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53 | (1) |
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32 How are goth and emo subcultures linked to depression? |
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54 | (2) |
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33 Can social media make depression worse? |
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56 | (1) |
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34 Why is there such stigma surrounding depression? |
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Treatment, Prevention, and Life after Depression |
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35 How can people with depression find help? |
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61 | (1) |
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36 What are some of the most common forms of treatment for children and adults dealing with depression? |
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62 | (2) |
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37 What is a treatment plan? |
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64 | (2) |
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38 How do antidepressant medications work? |
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66 | (2) |
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39 Are there risks associated with taking antidepressant medication? |
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68 | (2) |
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40 What are some of the alternatives to drug treatment? |
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70 | (1) |
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41 Do herbal and dietary remedies work in treating depression? |
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71 | (3) |
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42 What is cognitive behavioral therapy? |
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74 | (2) |
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43 What is mindfulness therapy? |
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76 | (2) |
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44 What is interpersonal psychotherapy? |
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78 | (1) |
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45 Who should receive group therapy? |
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79 | (2) |
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46 What can parents do to help children who are depressed? |
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81 | (1) |
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47 Can online support groups help with depression? |
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82 | (1) |
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48 Does the risk of depression ever go away? |
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83 | (2) |
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49 How effective are awareness campaigns in helping people who are depressed? |
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85 | (1) |
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50 Can people who have been depressed learn to move on with their lives? |
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| Case Studies |
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89 | (14) |
| Glossary |
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| Directory of Resources |
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115 | (4) |
| Index |
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