When a Parent is Depressed: How to Protect Your Children from the Effects of Depression in the Family

Drawing on vast clinical experience and original research, Dr. Beardslee shows for the first time how the principles of prevention can be effectively applied to families in which a parent is depressed. He offers specific, practical guidelines for parents, caretakers and children as he outlines a step-by-step approach that will enable families to escape the reality of depression's effects on their lives and, from there, to nurture the resilience and bonds that will make them strong.