In Take Control of Your Depression, Dr. Susan J. Noonan provides people experiencing depression with strategies to take stock of their mental state, to chart a course toward emotional balance, and to track their progress on the journey to well-being. Writing from her personal experience as both a recipient and a provider of mental health services, Dr. Noonan explains how to obtain care from professionals, outlines what medical options are available, and lists everyday things people can do to feel better. Integrating medicine, psychology, and holistic care while exploring the basics of mental health, she touches on diet, sleep habits, physical activity, and mindfulness techniques.
This useful and compassionate workbook includes:
- proven relapse prevention and resilience techniques
- targeted cognitive exercises
- daily worksheets that can be used to track your progress and response to therapy
- the fundamentals of Cognitive Behavior Therapy
- advice on dealing with family and friends
- guidance from remarkable people on depression
- a discussion of how technology and social media can be used to manage well-being
- a section on treatment-resistant depression
- specialized tips aimed at women, men, adolescents, the elderly, and people dealing with chronic illness