Includes bibliographical references (pages 98-99) and index.

Foreword -- Introduction: beyond sadness -- What is depression? -- Causes of depression -- Treatment for depression -- Living with depression -- New findings and solutions -- Notes -- Glossary -- Organizations to contact -- For further reading -- Index -- Picture credits -- About the author.

The ailments and conditions that afflict people today can be confusing, disturbing, and painful both emotionally and physically. The perspectives on diseases and disorders series provides clear, careful explanations that offer readers and researchers insight into what these conditions are, what causes them, how people live with them, and the latest about treatment and prevention. All volumes in the series include primary and secondary viewpoints, bibliographies, detailed indexes, and lists of organizations to contact for additional information.