Depression, the Mood Disease

By Francis Mark Mondimore

Book Overview

In a newly revised edition of Depression, the Mood Disease, Dr. Francis Mondimore explores the many faces of an illness that will affect as many as 36 million Americans at some point in their lives. Concise, informative, and accessible, this widely acclaimed consumer's guide has been thoroughly updated to reflect state-of-the-art treatment. It tells readers exactly what they need to know about antidepressant drugs and electro-convulsive therapy, about Seasonal Affective Disorder and panic attacks, about the special problems of depression in children and older persons, and how to deal with a depressed friend or family member. Dr. Mondimore explains how such disorders as hormonal imbalance can mimic the symptoms of depression, and why depression is sometimes misdiagnosed as PMS, drug abuse, or Alzheimer's disease. The revised Depression, the Mood Disease offers needed advice -- and a message of hope.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 080185184X
• ISBN13: 9780801851841
• Release Date: October 1995
• Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

A recommended pick for both public and college-level libraries.

One in ten Americans suffer from depression, so today it's widely acknowledged and discussed: this updated coverage of an acclaimed survey includes over ten years of new research, from advances in medical treatments to changes in public perception and understanding of depression, and is key to any in-depth health collection seeking to provide the latest details. From its survey of the latest antidepressants to new approaches in psychology, Depression: The Mood Disease is a recommended pick for both public and college-level libraries. Diane C. Donovan California Bookwatch

excellent writing

This is a great resource book. It is very useful for someone that is has just been diagnose with depression. It tells about every thing you need to about depression. Such as the treatments,causes,and a overview of depression. Mondimore wrote this book splendidly for people that dont understand the jargon of depression. I would highly recommend it for someone just diagnose with this terrible disease.

The book helped me understand my feelings are not unique.

I have had several episodes of severe depression. Although I am a nurse and have the advantage of being around psychiatric healthcare providers, I had a hard time accepting that it was happening to me. This book really gave me insight and helped me to understand the disease. It is written so the non healthcare worker can understand it. The case scenarios brought the theoretical to life. I recommend this book to anyone who has depression or who is trying to decide if you do or if you have a significant other who has depression. The book also explains the medications which are used and why different ones are used at different times. It describes how important the psychiatric community is to helping you deal with this disease. Having someone who really understands depression and the medications will save you time in feeling better.

I was very impressed with this book

It was more than just a handout of conclusions that you have conjured. It was a self-help book for me. I believe I have found what is wrong with me that the doctors were unable to conclude. I was excited to see that there was something out there with clear and concise information. Sincerely, Raelene Lee