How to cope successfully with anxiety and depression / Beth MacEoin.
Material type: TextPublication details: Farnham : Wellhouse, 2001.Description: 124p. ; 22 cmISBN:- 9781903784037 (pbk.) :
- 9781903784037
- Anxiety and depression [Spine title]
- Neuroses -- Alternative treatment -- Popular works
- Neuroses -- Popular works
- Anxiety -- Popular works
- Depression, Mental -- Alternative treatment -- Popular works
- Anxiety -- Alternative treatment -- Popular works
- Depression, Mental -- Popular works
- Health and Wellbeing
- Coping with illness & specific conditions
- Popular medicine & health
- Coping with stress
- 616.852 MAC
- RC531
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Long Loan | TUS: Midlands, Main Library Athlone Positive Living | 616.852 MAC (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 00213308 |
Spine title: Anxiety and depression.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 115).
When are we especially vulnerable? Why anxiety and depression often occur together Chapter 1: Understanding anxiety Common triggers Characteristic symptoms Related physical problems Illnesses that can cause anxiety Panic attacks Chapter 2: Understanding depression Common triggers Reactive and non-reactive depression Characteristic symptoms Related physical problems Illnesses that can cause depression Seasonal affective disorder Chapter 3: Conventional medical help What to expect from your doctor Conventional medical support Using self-help strategies alongside conventional medicines Keeping self-help measures within safe boundaries Chapter 4: Psychological approaches Psychotherapy Cognitive therapy Behaviour therapy Counselling Hypnotherapy and Meditation Chapter 5: Complementary and alternative treatments The whole picture What these therapies have to offer Combining complementary approaches with conventional medication When you might want to consult an alternative medical practitioner Chapter 6: Nutritional self-help How what you eat and drink affects health Blood sugar levels Foods and drinks that stabilize blood sugar Chapter 7: Herbs, homeopathy and aromatherapy Herbal medicine Homeopathic medicine Aromatherapy Self-help measures How and where to obtain good quality alternative medicines Chapter 8: Lifestyle changes Relaxation How to meditate Boosting self-esteem Exercise Chapter 9: Advice for carers How to support someone suffering from anxiety and depression Who cares for the carer? When to call on extra help Useful Addresses Recommended Reading Glossary
We live in stressful times and have to cope on a daily basis with a variety of different pressures. This book outlines the various symptoms of anxiety and depression and suggests a wide range of practical measures to provide positive support.