An Introduction to Coping with Depression for Carers

An indispensable guide offering insight and support to carers of people with depression Looking after a person with depression can often leave carers emotionally and physically exhausted. This short, straightforward and easily understandable guide offers valuable advice on how carers can: - better understand the nature of depression and how it affects both patient and carer - have a clearer understanding of the treatment options for the patient, including medication and therapy - lessen the impact of the illness on the carer's life - find the help and support they need - maintain their own well-being whilst supporting the patient through to recovery and beyond Although aimed at the carer, this is a guide that is equally valuable to the patient themselves and to their wider family and friends in promoting a better understanding of the experience of depression.

Product details

• Authors: Tony Frais
• Publisher: Robinson Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 31.12.2016
• EAN: 9781472119339
• ISBN: 978-1-4721-1933-9
• No. of pages: 96
• Dimensions: 108 mm x 176 mm x 24 mm
• Series: An Introduction to Coping series; An Introduction to Coping Series
• Subjects: Guides > Health; Guides > Self-help, everyday life > Family; FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / General, PSYCHOLOGY / Psychopathology / Depression, SELF-HELP / Mood Disorders / Depression, MEDICAL / Caregiving, Coping with illness & specific conditions, Care of the mentally ill, Coping with illness and specific health conditions, Care of people with mental health issues