Depression, the Mood Disease (A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book) [Hardcover]

Dr. Francis Mark Mondimore MD (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 1993 | ISBN-10: 0801845920 | ISBN-13: 978-0801845925 | Edition: Revised

In this newly revised book, Mondimore explores the many faces of an illness that will affect as many as 36 million Americans at some point in their lives and tells readers exactly what they need to know about the causes, symptoms, and treatment of depression. Includes detailed descriptions of medications and more.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

In the style of Demitri and Janice Papolos's Overcoming Depression (Harper, 1987) but less detailed, this book presents a "consumer's guide" to mood or affective disorders. Mondimore discusses symptoms, proper diagnosis, treatment, causes, and advice to families along with the connection between mood disorders and seasonal affective disorder, premenstrual syndrome, panic disorders, and anorexia. But he omits mentioning the relationship between depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder. The book succeeds best as a readable, informative, comforting overview of a common illness frightening to most people. Its conciseness, however, can be dangerous; it offers no detailed list of foods incompatible with the MAO inhibitors used to treat depression, too few case studies, and little about psychotherapy. Recommended only as a supplement to the Papolos's book or similar titles.
- Janice Arenofsky, formerly with Arizona State Lib., Phoenix
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Review

"A readable, informative, comforting overview of an illness most people consider scary." -- Library Journal

"A clearly written, comprehensive, and compassionate guide." -- Science Books and News

"If it seems a gloomy thought to explore the workings of mental doldrums, psychiatrist Mondimore makes this a safe trip, explaining in simple language how depression and manic-depression take effect and what victims can do about it." -- Publishers Weekly

"A readable and compassionate guide... One of the best for detailing symptoms, diagnosis, treatment; variations, causes, convictions." -- The Pilot

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 256 pages
• Publisher: The Johns Hopkins University Press; Revised edition (April 1, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0801845920
• ISBN-13: 978-0801845925
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,395,591 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Francis Mondimore, MD, is Associate Professor in Psychiatry at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the Associate Clinical Director of the Department of Psychiatry at The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. He received his medical degree from Johns Hopkins and also completed his residency in psychiatry at The Johns Hopkins Hospital.

Dr. Mondimore is the author of five books for general audiences on mental health issues, which have been translated into seven languages. They include Bipolar Disorder, A Guide for Patients and Families, and, with co-author Patrick Kelly, M.D., Borderline Personality Disorder, New Reasons for Hope, coming this fall from the Johns Hopkins University Press. He has also authored numerous book chapters and scientific articles and is on the faculty editorial board of the Johns Hopkins University Press. In addition to his consumer education work, Dr. Mondimore is interested in developing best practices guidelines for the treatment of mood disorders.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The book helped me understand my feelings are not unique., February 22, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Depression, the Mood Disease (A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book) (Hardcover)

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.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I was very impressed with this book, December 15, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Depression, the Mood Disease (A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book) (Paperback)

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

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent writing, December 20, 2000

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This review is from: Depression, the Mood Disease (A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book) (Paperback)

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.