The flexible plan laid out in this practical new book lets you learn about and master the Five Keys to Recovery in the sequence that's best for you. Some people may want to work through all five keys; others may find they are able to achieve the level of health they want with just a few. Whether you learn the self-help strategies of cognitive-behaviour therapy, rely on prescription antidepressants, try herbal remedies, work on mending relationships, focus on spiritual growth, or use a combination of methods, the Personal Plan for Recovery is a breakthrough tool that allows you to take control of your own treatment. Conversational and filled with guided exercises and strategies that work, GETTING YOUR LIFE BACK is an empowering book that maximizes each person's strengths and potential.
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Mike Maza The Dallas Morning News Refreshingly global...Straightforward about coping with everything from suicidal thoughts to lingering blues.
Contents Authors Note Preface Acknowledgments 1 Getting Started 2 Charting a Course for Recovery The Thinking Key 3 Change Your Thinking -- Control Your Depression 4 Rules of Depression -- Rules of Wellness The Action Key 5 Taking Action 6 Developing Positive Coping Strategies The Biology Key 7 The Biology of Depression 8 An Insiders Guide to Medications for Depression 9 Antidepressants and Other Biological Treatments The Relationship Key 10 Cant Live with You, Cant Live without You 11 How to Grow Stronger When Relationships Change The Spirituality Key 12 Finding Meaning 13 Making the Spiritual Connection 14 Making Your Plan Work Appendix I Personal Plan for Recovery Worksheets Appendix II Recommended Readings Appendix III Web Resources Appendix IV Mental Health Associations and Professional Organizations References Index
Jesse H. Wright, M.D., Ph.D., is professor of psychiatry at the University of Louisville and medical director of the Norton Psychiatric Center. He developed the first multimedia program for computer-assisted therapy of depression and is the founding president of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy. He lives in Louisville, Kentucky.
