The Truth About Depression by Whitfield, Charles -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Page Title Page Copyright Page Contents Dedication Acknowledgments Statement of Intent Introduction 1. The Truth About Depression

The ACE Study Depression

2. What Is “Depression”?

Diagnosis A More Likely Cause

3. A Double-Edged Sword

Medicalizing Mental Health Drug Money General Medicine Qualifier for Book

4. The Genetic and Brain Chemistry Theory

A Family History Laboratory Findings Genetic Markers Drug Response Genetic Evidence for Medical Disorders Research-Quality Criteria Genetic and Pedigree Research The Current Theory

5. Childhood Trauma as a Potential Cause of Depression

Strong Evidence for Trauma Suicide Knowing the Truth About Depression Bipolar Disorder Other Methods and Results An Exemplary Study

6. The Process of Trauma and Low Self-Esteem

The Process of Wounding Recovery

7. The Process of Trauma—Continued

The Effects of Shame Studies Attachment Theory Risky Families Recovery Aids

8. The Neurobiology of Trauma

An Evolving New Theory A Cause for Hope Healthy and Unhealthy Families Depression and Brain Atrophy Neurobiology of Antidepressant Drugs and Placebo

9. The Neurobiology of Trauma: The Evidence

Structural/Anatomical Brain Damage Damaged Hormone and Neurotransmitter Systems Other Trauma-Related Brain Function Damage Animal Studies Related Treatment

10. Do Antidepressant Drugs Work?

Drug Promotions Behind the Scenes My Clinical Experience Unpredictable Recent History of Antidepressant Drugs

11. Do Antidepressant Drugs Work? More Concerns

Drug Versus Placebo: Biases and Problems Analysis of Drug Versus Placebo Trials Risks and Benefits

12. Choices for Healing Depression

Addressing the Cause Positive Company Individual Therapy or Counseling Group Therapy Bibliotherapy Stop Smoking Regular Exercise Recovery from Co-Morbidity Sleep Restriction and Morning Light Therapy Spirituality Electroshock

13. An Initial Approach to Treating Depression

Mild to Moderate Depression Severe Depression Differentiating Depression from Grieving and Stuck Grief Grief and Grieving

14. The Stages and Process of Recovery

The Stages of Recovery Diagnosis and the Recovery Stages

Epilogue Recommendations Continued Evidence Appendix References Index Back Cover