A Woman Doctor's Guide to Depression: Essential Facts and Up-To-The-Minute Information on Diagnosis, Treatment, and Recovery (Books for Women By Women) [Paperback]

Jane S. Ferber (Author), Suzanne Levert (Author)

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Publication Date: February 1997 | Series: Books for Women By Women

...part of the Books for Women by Women series...explains the difference between the blues and depression and the special risks women face that can trigger depression... methods of treatment and ways to cope are also discussed.

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In this latest entry in Hyperion's excellent series for women by women, Ferber (psychiatry, Columbia Univ.) and medical writer Levert show how depression affects men and women differently. They cover a variety of types of depression and explain the symptoms of each. After detailing women's unique symptoms, risks, and biology, they devote considerable discussion to choices of treatment, with risks, benefits, and examples described. Each chapter ends with summary questions and answers. An appendix lists national organizations that focus on depressive illnesses, and suggestions for further reading are included. This little book is amazingly comprehensive for its size and covers depression in plain language without talking down to readers. An excellent overview for high school and public library collections.?Catherine T. Charvat, John Marshall Lib., Alexandria, Va.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Paperback: 194 pages
• Publisher: Hyperion Books (Adult Trd Pap) (February 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0786881461
• ISBN-13: 978-0786881468
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,970,315 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars comprehensive and easy to understand, March 12, 1999

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This review is from: A Woman Doctor's Guide to Depression: Essential Facts and Up-To-The-Minute Information on Diagnosis, Treatment, and Recovery (Books for Women By Women) (Paperback)

Depression is a gender-specific illness, striking twice as many women than men. This book defines clinical depression, cites different types of depression, and gives a complete listing of both the pharmaceutical and psychological therapies currently available to help those with this debilitating disease. I especially appreciated the real-life examples from various women who were undergoing treatment as well as a very easy to read breakdown of the different antidepressant drugs. This book demystifies depression and brings to focus the importance of seeking help.