Description:
From New York Times bestselling author and expert on neuroscience, memory, Alzheimer's Disease, dementia, anxiety and human behavior, The Small Guide to Depression provides a comprehensive overview of depression, negative personality traits and anxiety -- along with the latest treatment solutions from conventional and alternative therapies to new scientific discoveries and interventions.
Over 300 million people worldwide live with depression; in 2014, around 15.7 million adults age 18 or older in the U.S. had experienced at least one major depressive episode in the last year.
This accessible guide starts with providing readers with an overview of depression:
- What it is, who gets it, how to recognize it, major causes (genetics, environment, etc.).
- Dr. Small discusses the various types of depression
- General therapeutic approaches used for all depression disorders
- How to know when it's time to seek professional help.
Each of the chapters will cover a specific type of depression and open with a case study example. Small will describe:
- Causes, symptoms, conventional treatments (e.g., medications, psychotherapy)
- Alternative therapies (e.g., exercise, meditation, yoga, homeopathy)
- Novel therapies (e.g., transmagnetic stimulation [TMS])
- New scientific discoveries and interventions coming down the pike (e.g., focused ultrasound).
In addition to case studies and patient interviews, all chapters will include side-bars with factoids, lists, and other helpful information.
Brief description:
Dr. Gary Small is a memory, brain & aging expert and Professor of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences and Director of the UCLA Longevity Center at the Semel Institute for Neuroscience & Human Behavior.
Named one of the world's leading innovators in science and technology by Scientific American, he has appeared frequently on Today, Good Morning America, PBS, and CNN and lectures throughout the world. Dr. Small has written over ten books, including The New York Times Bestseller The Memory Bible, as well as The Memory Prescription, The Longevity Bible, The Alzheimer's Prevention Program, The Other Side of the Couch, The Naked Lady Who Stood on Her Head, iBrain, 2 Weeks to a Younger Brain, SNAP!: Change Your Personality in 30 Days, The Small Guide to Anxiety & The Small Guide to Alzheimer's Disease.He lives and works in the Los Angeles metro area.
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Review Quotes:
Praise for The Small Guide to Alzheimer's Disease by Dr Gary Small & Gigi Vorgan
"This practical field guide deciphers the complex diagnosis and treatment tools that everyone must understand to combat this epidemic." - Dr. Mehmet Oz, M.D., Bestselling author & Host of The Dr. Oz Show
"No question it is a frightening diagnosis, but whether you are a patient, family member or caregiver, you can't help feel empowered and optimistic after reading this book. This small guide will leave a big impression." - Dr. Sanjay Gupta, M.D., Bestselling author & CNN Chief Medical Correspondent
"Millions of people are impacted every day by Alzheimer's. Those who get this mind-blowing disease and those who care for them deserve this guide." - Maria Shriver, Bestselling author, journalist & Founder of The Women's Alzheimer's Movement
"A concise, comprehensive guide that provides answers to the questions that people with dementia and their caregivers commonly ask." - Dr. Peter Rabins, M.D., M.P.H., coauthor of The 36-Hour Day
"An accessible, practical, and essential guide for millions of patients and caregivers who must cope with this dreaded disease."- Dr. Murali Doraiswamy M.D., coauthor of The Alzheimer's Action Plan