The depression workbook : a guide for living with depression and manic depression

Summary: An overview of depression and manic depression -- with contributions from John Preston, Psy.D -- Taking charge -- Experiencing depression -- Experiencing mania -- Taking responsibility for your own wellness -- Possible causes of mood disorders -- The way out of depression -- Coming down from mania -- Using a chart to keep your moods controlled -- Developing and using a wellness recovery action plan -- Building a strong support system -- Finding appropriate health care professionals - Support groups -- Family support -- Taking a look at your lifestyle -- how about counseling? -- Building self-esteem and self-confidence -- New ways of thinking -- Using relaxation to stabilize moods -- Diet -- Exercise: do it -- Light, electromagnetic radiation, and the biological clock -- Suicide: the tragedy of mood instability -- Preventing suicide.