Principles of health: Depression

Introduction

Contributors

What Is Depression?

An Overview of Depression

Understanding Depression

Depression: Brain Chemistry, Cognitive and Stress Theories

Depression and Addiction

Depression in Adolescence: An Overview

Depression in Adolescence: Black Adolescents

Aging and Depression

Talking to Seniors about Depression

Depression and Cancer

Depression and Genetics

Women's Mental Health and Depression

Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders and Mental Health

Military Personnel and Veterans: Depression

Men and Mental Health

Mental Health Challenges for Undocumented Immigrants

Depression in the Black Community

Indigenous People and Mental Health

The Global Burden of Depression

Civil Unrest and Mental Health

Middle Eastern Immigrants and Mental Health

Political Polarization and Mental Health

The Hispanic/Latinx Community and Mental Health

Midlife Crisis and Depression

Empty-Nest Syndrome and Mental Health

Sexual Orientation and Depression

Emotions: Biomedical Causes and Effects

Alcohol Use and Depression

Types of Depression and Associated Conditions

Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar Disorder in Women

Borderline Personality Disorder: An Overview

Postpartum Depression

Depression and Menopause

Seasonal Affective Disorder

Comorbidity and Mental Health

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Depression

Death and Dying: Effects on Mental Health

Pandemics and Depression

Sudden Traumatic Loss and Complicated Grief

Delusional Disorders

Fibromyalgia and Depression

Depression and Chronic Conditions

Mental Illness and Psychosis

Psychological Effects of Infectious Diseases

Panic Attacks and Depression

Neurotic Behavior and Mental Health

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Depression

Homelessness and Mental Health Issues

Despair, Hopelessness, and Depression

Autoimmune Disorders and Depression

Recognizing Depression: Signs and Symptoms

Suicide

Teenagers' Mental Health

Teenage Suicide

Understanding Self

Social Media and Depression

Symptoms of Depression: Fatigue

Symptoms of Depression: Loss of Interest

Symptoms of Depression: Physical and Behavioral Changes

Sleep Disorders and Depression

Workplace Issues and Mental Health

Screening and Diagnosis

Diagnosing Depression

Psychiatric Disorders: Making a Diagnosis

Beck Depression Inventory (BDI)

Chronic Illness and Mental Health: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic Illness and Mental Health: Pain

Genes and Depression

Environmental Factors and Mental Health

Eating Disorders and Depression

Treatment and Medications

Depression Treatment for Mild to Moderate Mood Disorder

Psychopharmacology and Mental Illness

Antianxiety Medications

Antidepressant Medications

Antipsychotic Medications

Psychotherapy: Goals and Techniques

Mental Health Providers

Mental Health Facilities and Treatment Settings

Advances in Treatment for Depression

Deep Brain Stimulation

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Depression

Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) and Depression

Stress Reduction and Depression

Therapeutic Relaxation

Art Therapy

Anxiety and Panic Attacks and Complementary Medicine

Biofeedback

Behavior Therapy

Cognitive-Behavior Therapy (CBT)

Electroconvulsive Therapy

Transcendental Meditation

Psychoanalysis

Psychiatry

Geriatric Psychiatry

Music Therapy

Mindfulness

Mind-Body Medicine

Faith-Based Counseling

Guided Imagery

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Clinical Research Trials and Mental Illness

Reality Therapy

The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation

Social Support and Mental Health

Mental Health and E-Therapy

Hypnotherapy and Depression

Self Care and Helping Others

Mental Health Resources

Self-Care Skills and Depression

Self-Actualization and Implications for Mental Health

Family Stress and Mental Illness

Behavioral Family Therapy

Technology and Mental Health

Relaxation and Self-Care

When Others Seem Depressed

Nutrition and Mental Health

Spirituality and Mental Health

Health Promotion and Mental Health

Exercise and Mental Health

Antidepressants: Monitoring for Misuse and Abuse

Talking About Mental Health with the Provider

Government Mental Health Resources

Mental Health Legislation

Bibliography

Glossary

Organizations.