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Living with Depression: Why Biology and Biography Matter along the Path to Hope and Healing Hardcover – July 16, 2011

by Deborah Serani (Author)
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One out of four Americans will experience mental illness in their lifetime; major depressive disorder is the leading cause of disability in the United States for ages 15 through 44. However, only a fraction of those suffering will seek treatment; 25 percent will seek treatment for symptoms. Stigma claims the other 75 percent, wedging depressed individuals into a life of silent suffering.

In Living with Depression, Serani outlines the various forms of depression, describes the different treatments, and outlines methods for living with depression and getting the help you or a loved one needs. Tips on how to choose a good therapist, negotiate the labyrinth of healthcare, and minimize stigma are addressed, as is learning how to use biology and biography as tools of empowerment. Listings of national and global resources make this a ready resource for everything you need to know about depression.
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depression, stress, mental illness

Symptoms & Diagnosis

Learn about the symptoms of depression. The different types of depressive disorders, as well as the best ways to diagnose this serious, but treatable illness.

You will also read about the origins of mood disorders, why they start and how your own genetics and environment affect depression.

- Identify behavioral, cognitive and physical symptoms of depression.

- Understand the different subtypes of depression.

- Learn the best approaches for a thorough diagnosis.

stress, mindfulness, depression

Treatments & Resources

Learn about the various kinds of treatments for depression. From traditional treatments like talk therapies and medications to holistic measures and experimental therapies. Listings of resources, screening tests, glossaries and checklists makes this a go-to guide.

- Find the best treatment approaches for your depression.

- Tips for using holistic methods to reduce depressive symptoms.

- Learn ways to successfully maintain your treatment plan.

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"Serani courageously reveals her own lifetime struggles with serious depression - and devastating thoughts of suicide. The book has nowhere to go but up from there, and it delivers - with details about her own depression and treatment woven into a useful primer geared to the suffering and their families." -- Newsday

"Living with Depression" offers the kind of insight and perspective that only can come from a professional who has gone through the same battles as the patients she treats. Savor that first chapter, because it's one of the best in the book.

--- John Grohol, Psy.D. CEO of PsychCentral

Serani offers a guide book with a soul. She clearly writes of the trials of major depression and the promise of science. She does so as a gutsy clinical psychologist who shares the wisdom made from her suffering, not just her training. She rarely shrank from the challenges of mental illness however they appeared, which will serve as an inspiration to most readers. Her comments on the roadblocks of stigma remind us that the pain of depression and most mental illness arise not solely from the illness, but from the harsh response society has to people with these disorders...
--Patrick Corrigan, Psy.D. - Distinguished Professor and Associate Dean for Research in the Institute of Psychology at the Illinois Institute of Technology

As someone who has lost a loved one to suicide, I know the accompanying journey of depression and hopelessness well. I also know the fear of sharing that journey with others. Deborah Serani courageously shares her path of despair to hope and healing with the intent of helping others from what she has learned and experienced. She also does it to continue to break the stigma that needlessly surrounds mental illness. In Living with Depression, she succeeds with her messages of hope. May this book reach the far corners of both people who suffer from mental illness and those who need to understand it.
---Dr. Michelle Linn-Gust, Ph.D. -President, American Association of Suicidology & Author of Rocky Roads: The Journeys of Families through Suicide Grief

I found Living with Depression to be not only fascinating but, since the author suffers from depression herself, also compassionate, understanding and informative. Bravo!
---Jessie Close

Sometimes, with the best of intentions and efforts, psychological professionals can't get across essential information to their patients. Living with Depression bridges that gap in communication. I wish this book had been around when I first began to deal with depression-and I will still use it as a guidebook in the future. Patients can benefit from the doctor's perspective and doctors can learn from their patients. That both are the same gifted author is a blessing to all who deal with mental illness. ---Delta Burke, actress

New York psychologist Serani helps patients understand their depression by first understanding what depression is, and then how to navigate the complex system of seeking effective treatment. In the first chapter, Serani shares her own experience with debilitating depression with hopes that her experience 'will serve as an encouraging reminder that depression can be treated.' As she moves into the more scientific sections of the book, she uses examples from her personal and professional experiences to provide more rounded explanations. She understands and acknowledges the reserves people have about using medication and consciously addresses the different treatments with that in mind. The aim of this book is to help patients come to terms with the diagnosis and the attendant stigma attached....Much of the focus is on being proactive and utilizing available resources. --Publishers Weekly


Psychologist Serani shares her own experience and related research in an effort to help all those suffering from depression to understand the disease and negotiate the labyrinth of health-care options and stigma attached to depression. She advocates knowing one's triggers, avoiding toxic people, staying connected with support systems, and making a plan to thwart suicide attempts. Serani offers validity and help to those who suffer from mood disorders but feel ashamed or don't know where to turn for help. This is a valuable resource with the potential to save lives. ---Library Journal

About the Author

Dr. Deborah Serani is a psychologist in private practice in New York. She has appeared as an expert on various media outlets including MSNBC.com, MedScape.com, ABC News, All You magazine, Newsday, Baby Talk magazine, Chicago Sun-Times, USAToday.com, Wall Street Journal Health Blog, Washington Post Health Blog, HealthCentral.com, and many more. She has also published articles in academic journals.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Rowman & Littlefield Publishers (July 16, 2011)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 208 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1442210567
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1442210561
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.88 x 0.81 x 9.15 inches
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Deborah Serani, Psy.D. is psychologist in practice 30 years. She is also a senior professor at Adelphi University and has been published in academic journals on the subjects of depression and trauma.

Dr. Serani is a go-to expert for psychological issues. Her interviews can be found at ABC News, CNN, The New York Times, The Chicago Tribune, Forbes, Reader's Digest, The Washington Post and USA Today, and affiliate radio station programs at CBS and NPR, just to name a few. She is also a TEDx speaker and has lectured nationally and internationally. Dr. Serani has worked as a technical advisor for the NBC television show, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - where a recurring character, Judge D. Serani, was named for her.

Dr. Serani is an award-winning author, writing about psychological topics in many genres.

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Customers find this book informative and helpful for those with depression. They find it well-written and easy to understand, providing an honest and raw synopsis of the author's own journey. The book tracks a personal journal for growth and is recommended for mental health professionals.

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Dr. Serani's wonderful book brought me such comfort!
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When I was going through one of my worst depressions, Dr. Serani's book "Living with Depression" helped me so much. When one is depressed, it's hard to focus on anything for long, let alone get through a book. But Dr. Serani's clear writing and warm, understanding tone made it possible for me to read, and her book helped me feel less alone with my pain. Because of "Living with Depression", I felt better informed about how to deal with my depression. I'm so grateful I was able to find Dr. Serani's extraordinary book, and if I could give it 10 stars, I would!Dyane Harwood, mental health writer and advocate
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  • Carmy S.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to read and understand; Incredible resources within the book
    Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2011
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    Dr. Serani, who is a psychologist and practicing psychoanalyst, candidly shares her lifelong struggle with depression and how depression severly impacted her life and those around her. She vividly describes her personal experiences with depression, and the path she took to take back control of her life. She's an experienced, gentle, insightful author and I'm sure anyone who knows her is proud of the courage and perseverance she possessed to publish personal experiences in her life to help others. In addition, she helps the reader to understand that a variety of people in the world have depression, and live their daily lives proud and successful while "Living With Depression". The enormous amount of resources in this book are beneficial to anyone who has depression, and anyone who knows someone with depression. I also follow her online at "drdeborahserani.blogspot.com" and "psychologytoday.com". This book is a must have on your bookshelf !
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    Good Book. Interesting points !
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  • Kristin Zimmermann
    5.0 out of 5 stars My therapist recommended that I read this book and I'm so glad ...
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    My therapist recommended that I read this book and I'm so glad I did. It is not only a moving account of Deborah's personal experience with depression, it is also a fantastic resource for anyone who is depressed or anyone who wants to better understand depression and/or help a loved one who's struggling. It was interesting to read a book about depression written by a psychologist who has experienced the illness firsthand. As someone who also suffers from depression, it was comforting to learn that other people, even mental-health professionals, struggle with torturous thoughts and feelings and that it can get better. Her tips for living and dealing with depression and preventing recurrences were very helpful and things I try to keep in mind. She also includes an overview of the various treatment options and details her own experience with medication. I would recommend this book to anyone who suffers from depression, knows someone who's battling the illness, or is just interested in learning more about depression.
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  • Jeanmarie W.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Serani's book is a compilation of resources for those diagnosed with depression or for those who need to learn more to understan
    Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2014
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    Dr. Serani's book is a compilation of resources for those diagnosed with depression or for those who need to learn more to understand their loved ones. The topic of depression is one that typically engenders confusion and fear. Dr. Serani clears up myths and misunderstandings while providing hope and direction. She shares an honest and raw synopsis of her own journey which provides a framework for understanding this illness, while providing optimism and resources. I enjoyed her holistic approach, touching on all areas including medication, various therapies, alternative medicine, food and nutrition and lifestyle choices. Dr. Serani has written an invaluable, vital, compassionate and comprehensive book for those wanting to understand more about this illness and mental illness in general. As a school counselor, I found this information very valuable and will leave a copy on my desk for recommendation to families.
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    I became depressed reading this. Stuff is real and too much to take.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully raw, educational, and inspiring!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2011
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    From the perspective of a current graduate student, this book is right on par. Not only is it extremely informative and educational, but also it is raw and honest. The short vignettes grab your heart and make it quite difficult to put down. It is refreshing to hear a success story without a contrived or romanticizing feel. The book tracks a continual journal, while providing knowledge and hope along the way. A must have for anyone interested in the field of psychology or just someone who knows what it feels like to be "blue."
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  • LAWonder10
    4.0 out of 5 stars This a very informative book on depression and other mental illness
    Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2023
    'Living With Depression' by Deborah Serani is an informative book. The first pages shared her personal experiences before seeking help. I feel this was a key part of her book. Many youth, as well as adults, experience similar feelings unable to find help.

    Later in her book, the author discusses getting help. She mentioned the key problem in the United States and that is cost and lack of insurance coverage. Many can eventually manage their own psychological problems once they understand and discover the steps to do so and function in the present. However, if insurance covers the psychology treatment, it is usually for a very few visits, but mostly not at all. Therefore no matter how much a person needs help, professional help is not an option, especially since the professionals chase such a large fee for each visit.

    However, the author suggests outside of the U.S. it is better. I have lived outside of the U.S. for a period of time. The people I have met from Canada, Scotland and the Philippines all claim the quality of healthcare depends on how much money you make. Those with money can be moved to the top of the list pushing others back. I know of a lady with lesser means who died of cancer before she could be treated. She had waited a year. I know of a couple who retired from well-known establishments who were waiting for medical treatment and it had been months before they could get treatment. In the U.S. they would be regarded as middle class, in Scotland they were on the brink of poverty just from paying taxes and utilities. They could not pay for the "free" medical treatment. Most of whom we associated with were of the same opinion as to who received true"free" aid. I think that "cost" is the main problem in most countries.

    The author covered the various types of depression, medications, supplements and dealing with insurance companies in the U.S., plus other informative points in her book. It also ends with a list of well-known individuals who deal with some type of mental illness, a glossary and personal notes.

    The hardcopy has an eye-catching cover and the title is fitting. The book is made of quality material inside and outside.

    The only negatives are, that I feel it could have been organized better, plus I feel it was wordy to the point of being too repetitious in some ways.

    *This book was gifted me with no pressure to post a positive review. This is my honest review.
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    After struggling with depression for many years I found this book very helpful in the search to understand more about my condition.
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