Product Description

In this new workbook, therapist Mary Ellen Copeland outlines a program designed to help readers achieve real breakthroughs in learning to keep depression at bay. Based on an ongoing study of patients who have lived without a seri-ous episode of depression for over two years, this practical guide covers a wide range of important topics, including diet, sleep patterns, trauma, relationships, career and lifestyle issues, psychotherapy, alternative therapies, joy, and pleasure. Suggestions and exercises will also help readers calm or ener-gize themselves and manage the side effects of medication.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #175808 in Books
• Published on: 1994-09-01
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 288 pages

Ingram
More than 11 million people suffer from depression in the U.S. each year. Now, this guidebook presents new ways to cope with depression and hold it at bay. Based on a study of patients diagnosed with major depression or manic-depression who have avoided serious recurrences for over two years, this guide offers proven techniques for staying well.

About the Author
Mary Ellen Copeland, MS, battled with severe manic depres-sion for three years. During that time she discovered a frustrating dearth of resources for depression sufferers. In response she produced the bestselling Depression Workbook (see the Raincoast Backlist Catalogue) and its complementary audio and video tapes, Living With Depression and Manic Depression and Coping With Depression