An introduction to coping with depression for carers / Tony Frais.
Series: Overcoming series (London, England)Description: 94 pages ; 18 cmISBN:- 9781472119339
- 1472119339
- Coping with depression for carers
- 362.25 23
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Book | MHERC Archives | 362.25 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | A41295453 | ||||
Book | MHERC Depression | 362.25 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | An indispensable guide offering insight and support to carers of people with depressionLooking after a person with depression can often leave carers emotionally and physically exhausted. This short, straightforward and easily understandable guide offers valuable advice on how carers can:better understand the nature of depression and how it affects both patient and carer have a clearer understanding of the treatment options for the patient, including medication and therapy lessen the impact of the illness on the carer's life find the help and support they need maintain their own well-being whilst supporting the patient through to recovery and beyond. Although aimed at the carer, this is a guide that is equally valuable to the patient themselves and to their wider family and friends in promoting a better understanding of the experience of depression. | A41293432 |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 91-94)
1. The nature of depression -- 2. The impact of depression on carers -- 3. Seeking help and support -- 4. Stigma and seeking treatment -- 5. Visiting the GP -- 6. What happens if the treatment given by the GP is not helping -- 7. Recovery and relapse prevention -- 8. Caring for the carer -- 9. The positives of caring.
An indispensable guide offering insight and support to carers of people with depressionLooking after a person with depression can often leave carers emotionally and physically exhausted. This short, straightforward and easily understandable guide offers valuable advice on how carers can:better understand the nature of depression and how it affects both patient and carer have a clearer understanding of the treatment options for the patient, including medication and therapy lessen the impact of the illness on the carer's life find the help and support they need maintain their own well-being whilst supporting the patient through to recovery and beyond. Although aimed at the carer, this is a guide that is equally valuable to the patient themselves and to their wider family and friends in promoting a better understanding of the experience of depression.