What to Do When Someone You Love Is Depressed, Second Edition: A Practical, Compassionate, and Helpful Guide

A clinical psychologist and expert on depression updates the book that has helped thousands with its combination of professional advice and comfort

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There are few circumstances in life as hard and at the same time as important as being a friend to a person who is suffering from depression. What to Do When Someone You Love Is Depressed offers guidance to the friends and family of a depressed person on how to keep one’s own spirits up and at the same time do what is best to help a loved one get through a difficult time. Among the many subjects addressed are

? the warning signs of serious illness

? how to maintain intimacy and communication

? the most successful forms of treatment

? what to do when someone threatens suicide

This updated edition addresses readers’ questions and provides new and expanded information on

? how to choose the right psychiatrist

? the role and limits of medication

? resistant depression

? the link between depression and chronic illness

? specific challenging situations and advice on handling them