Books
Feeling Good Handbook, by David D. Burns. NAL/Dutton (1990). This book includes techniques that enable readers to cope with a range of everyday problems such as depression. Presents ideas of cognitive therapy through exercises, self-tests, and forms.
Mind Over Mood. By Dennis Greenberger and Christine Padesky. Guilford (1995). This treatment manual draws on the authors' extensive experience as clinicians and teachers of cognitive therapy to help readers successfully understand and improve their moods, alter their behavior, and enhance their relationships.
The Shelter of Each Other. By Mary Pipher. Ballantine (1996). Offers thoughtful, practical strategies to reach families and help them call upon their reserves of mutual nurture and support in the face of societal, cultural, and economic pressures. Challenges readers to find the courage to nurture and revive the families they cherish.
Hand-Me-Down Blues: How to Stop Depression from Spreading in Families. By Michael Yapko. St.Martins (1999). Describes the role of the family system in developing depression for both biological and developmental reasons, and teaches specific strategies for helping families reduce and even prevent depression in their members.
Breaking the Patterns of Depression. By Michael Yapko. Random House/Doubleday (1997). A comprehensive, "user-friendly" book that recommends an active, skill-building approach to self-help. Includes nearly 100 structured activities to engage the reader in learning the skills to overcome depression.
Organizations:
National Depressive and Manic-Depressive Association
(800) 826-3632, www.ndmda.org
National Foundation for Depressive Illness
(800) 239-1265 or (212) 268-4260
National Institute of Mental Health
(866) 615-6464 (toll-free), nimhinfo@nih.gov
National Mental Health Association
(800) 969-NMHA (6642) (toll-free)