Wes Burgess

Depression affects 14.8 million American adults every year. An important new addition to Sourcebooks' Answer Book series, The Depression Answer Book is a must-have shelf reference written in our easy-to-read question-and-answer format. Authored by an experienced psychiatrist who has done extensive work in the mental health arena, readers will find more than 275 questions and answers that cover such pressing topics as: How do I know if my sadness is actually depression? Does depression ever go away on its own? How can I help a family member who is depressed? Couldn't everyone be diagnosed with depression at one time or another? How do I know which medication is right for me? At a time when individuals are overwhelmed with confusing, and often conflicting, information and emotions, The Depression Answer Book explains confusing medical lingo and provides straightforward answers to pressing questions.… (mais)

This wouldn't be my top choice of books on bipolar disorder in children and teens, but it does have a few pluses among the books I have read. First, it is a quick read and is organized into a question and answer format which makes skimming very easy. Secondly, I'm finding it very interesting to see how different doctors find different medications to be their "most effective". As I'm dealing with my child's doctor, this has been enlightening. Another thing I found very helpful was the section on how a healthy lifestyle can improve the disorder, specifically the parts about meditation and relaxation. Dr. Burgess includes some of his favorite tools in the book that can easily be copied and used at home.… (mais)