"A John Hopkins Press health book" --Cover

What are mood disorders? -- Signs of depression to look for: making the diagnosis -- Healthy ways to handle mood disorders -- Finding professional help -- Paying for mental health treatment -- Challenges in caring for someone who has a mood disorder -- Support and communication strategies -- Helpful approaches -- What you can do now -- When someone is suicidal -- Mood disorders and addictions -- For the parents of a teen or young adult -- Technology in mental health -- Depression in a senior family member -- What recovery looks like -- Anticipating recovery: skills to have in place -- Caring for the caregivers -- Do4s and don'ts and suggested language

"The book is meant for those who want to help a loved one with depression. The book details what depression is and what its main symptoms and manifestations are, followed by proven strategies for encouraging someone to get treatment and suggestions for how to tell when depressive symptoms are getting worse and may indicate a risk for suicide"--