Trade Paperback
384 Pages, 5.45 x 8.2 x 0.95 in
November 28, 1998
Broadway Books
0385483708
9780385483704
From Our Editors
Contradicting the widely held belief that depression is a disease best treated with medication or extensive psychotherapy, this unique and multifaceted book shows how to recognize the patterns that contribute to depression, and how to break them.
From the Publisher
Twenty to thirty million Americans suffer from some form of
diagnosable depression, and their ranks are growing. Psychologist
Michael D. Yapko explains that in order to find relief, more than
the current episode of depression must be examined. In Breaking
the Patterns of Depression, he presents skills that enable
readers to understand and ultimately avert depression''s recurring
cycles. Focusing on future prevention as well as initial treatment,
the book includes over one hundred structured activities to help
sufferers learn the skills necessary to become and remain
depression-free.
Breaking the Patterns of Depression begins by translating
the clinical literature on psychotherapy and antidepressant
medication into language that can be used to enhance an
understanding of depression, and to personalize individual cures.
Yapko uses a conversational, anecdotal tone that encourages readers
to take an active approach to helping themselves. Special sections
entitled "Learn by Doing" and "Shifting Perspectives" help develop
the skills necessary to manage difficult experiences. Readers learn
how to solve problems effectively, anticipate the likely
consequences of their actions, think and act in a direct,
goal-oriented fashion, balance different areas of their lives, and
use self-knowledge to stay out of harmful situations.
More realistic and helpful than other depression-management books
on the market, Breaking the Patterns of Depression defines
what causes depression and, best of all, clarifies what can be done
about it. With this knowledge in hand, readers can control their
depression, rather than having depression control them.
From the Jacket
Twenty to thirty million Americans suffer from some form of
diagnosable depression, and their ranks are growing. Psychologist
Michael D. Yapko explains that in order to find relief, more than
the current episode of depression must be examined. In "Breaking
the Patterns of Depression, he presents skills that enable readers
to understand and ultimately avert depression''s recurring cycles.
Focusing on future prevention as well as initial treatment, the
book includes over one hundred structured activities to help
sufferers learn the skills necessary to become and remain
depression-free.
"Breaking the Patterns of Depression begins by translating the
clinical literature on psychotherapy and antidepressant medication
into language that can be used to enhance an understanding of
depression, and to personalize individual cures. Yapko uses a
conversational, anecdotal tone that encourages readers to take an
active approach to helping themselves. Special sections entitled
"Learn by Doing" and "Shifting Perspectives" help develop the
skills necessary to manage difficult experiences. Readers learn how
to solve problems effectively, anticipate the likely consequences
of their actions, think and act in a direct, goal-oriented fashion,
balance different areas of their lives, and use self-knowledge to
stay out of harmful situations.
More realistic and helpful than other depression-management books
on the market, "Breaking the Patterns of Depression defines what
causes depression and, best of all, clarifies what can be done
about it. With this knowledge in hand, readers can control their
depression, rather than having depression control them.
About the Author
Michael D. Yapko, Ph.D. is the author of seven previous books on
brief, directive psychotherapy. He is a clinical psychologist in
private practice in Solana Beach, California, and is known
nationally and internationally for his work on treating depression
with active, brief therapy methods. Acknowledging his expertise,
the Encyclopaedia Britannica commissioned Dr. Yapko to write
sections on depression, clinical hypnosis, and the repressed memory
controversy for their medical and health annuals. Dr. Yapko and his
wife, Diane, enjoy traveling and hiking in their spare time.
From the Hardcover edition.