Further reading about depression
To learn more about depression, the following books provide useful information and inspirational stories.
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Beating the Blues: A Self-Help Approach to Overcoming Depression (Susan Tanner and Jillian Ball, self-published, 2001)
Beating the Blues builds a practical program for overcoming depression, with questionnaires, tests and case studies, along with worksheets to develop skills. The book includes a chapter for families and advice on seeking professional help.
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Dealing with Depression: A Commonsense Guide to Mood Disorders (Gordon Parker, Allen & Unwin, 2004)
The various types of depression and their treatment are discussed in Dealing with Depression, providing help for sufferers of depression and their friends and family.
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Depression Fallout: The Impact of Depression on Couples and What You Can Do to Preserve the Bond (Anne Sheffield, Harper, 2003)
Written for partners and family members of people with depression, this practical book provides useful suggestions on how to find support and ways to cope with the emotional difficulties of a loved one’s depression.
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Get Out of Your Mind and Into Your Life (Steven C. Hayes and Spencer Smith, New Harbinger, 2005)
A step-by-step self-help program based on exercises in mindfulness, this useful book can be applied to a range of issues including anxiety, alcohol and eating disorders.
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The Happiness Trap (Dr Russ Harris, Exisle Publishing Limited, 2007)
Based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy principles, The Happiness Trap questions our notions of happiness and helps develop self-awareness in order to transform painful thoughts and their impact on our lives.
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I Had a Black Dog (Matthew Johnstone, Robinson Publishing, 2005)
Depression sufferer Matthew Johnstone uses words and illustrations to describe the illness in this simple but helpful little book.
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The Mindful Way Through Depression: Freeing Yourself from Chronic Unhappiness (Mark Williams, John Teasdale, Zindel Segal and Jon Kabat-Zinn, Guilford Press, 2007)
A useful resource when used in conjunction with treatment by a psychologist or psychiatrist, this self-help guide explores the issues and events that can trigger depression and looks at ways to strengthen resilience.
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Talking to Depression: Simple Ways to Connect When Someone in Your Life is Depressed (Claudia J. Strauss and Martha Manning, NAL Trade, 2004)
This book is for the family and friends of those who suffer from depression. Providing straightforward ideas on how to offer help and support, it includes an overview of depression and useful resources.
Websites
If you would like to learn more about current research into clinical depression and its treatment, the following websites provide information on the latest guidelines, analysis and studies:
