1. Depression: An Overview  

Author: Gary Goldberg, PhD

The Numbers
What is Depression?
What Causes Depression?
Different Types of Depression
Less Common Depressive Disorders
Conclusion

2. Treatment Of Depression

Author: Gary Goldberg, PhD

Introduction
How is Depression Treated?
Duration of Medication
The Different Types of Antidepressants
Psychotherapy
Electroconvulsive Therapy
What Can You Do to Help a Loved One Who is Depressed?
A Final Comment

3. Postpartum Depression

Author: Serdar H. Ural, MD

Introduction
Symptoms of Postpartum Depression
Conclusion

4. Understanding Childhood Depression

Author: Rama Pemmaraju Rao, MD

5. Childhood Depression and Bad Parental Habits: A Recent Study Finds the Connection

Author: Peter S. Jensen, MD

6. Recognizing Depression In Later Years

Author: Barry Scanlon, MD

A Matter of Definition
Recognizing Depression: Through a Glass, Darkly
The Difficulties of Diagnosing Depression in the Elderly
Depression, A Dangerous Prospect
A Clue to Diagnosis
Helping Your Loved-One Get Treatment
Don't Take No For An Answer

7. Helping Your Child Through A Death in the Family

Authors: Benyamin Cirlin, CSW, Patricia Donovan-Duff, RN

8. Surgeon General Calls Attention to Rising Number of Teen Suicides

Author: Peter S. Jensen, MD

9. Adult Orphans: Coping With the Loss of a Parent

Authors: Benyamin Cirlin, CSW, Patricia Donovan-Duff, RN

10. Depression and Diabetes

Author: Eduardo A. Colón, MD

Mr. J., A Case Study Introduction
Introduction to Depression
Depression in Medical Illness, an Overview
Depression in Diabetes Mellitus
Treatment Options
Mr. J., A Case Study Resolution
Summary