The Truth About Fear And Depression (Truth About)

177 Pages·2004·0.59 MB·English

by  Heather Denkmire

THE TRUTH ABOUT
FEAR AND
DEPRESSION

THE TRUTH ABOUT
FEAR AND
DEPRESSION
MARK J. KITTLESON, PH.D.
Southern Illinois University
General Editor
WILLIAM KANE, PH.D.
University of New Mexico
Adviser
RICHELLE RENNEGARBE, PH.D.
McKendree College
Adviser
Heather Denkmire
Principal Author
The Truth About Fear and Depression
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
The truth about fear and depression / Mark J. Kittleson, general editor, William Kane,
adviser, Richelle Rennegarbe, adviser, Heather Denkmire, principal author.
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 0-8160-5301-4 (hc : alk. paper)
1. Anxiety—Popular works. 2. Depression, Mental—Popular works. I. Kittleson,
Mark J., 1952– II. Denkmire, Heather.
RC531.F336 2004
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CONTENTS
List of Illustrations vii
Preface ix
How to Use This Book xi
Mental Health and Mental Disorders 1
A to Z Entries 11
Anxiety Disorders 13
Anxiety Disorders, Common Types of 18
Anxiety Disorders, Symptoms of 25
Bipolar Disorder 29
Codependency 34
Defense Mechanisms 39
Depression and Alcoholism 43
Depression and Families 47
Depression and Substance Abuse 52
Depression, Causes of 56
Depression, Symptoms of 66
Media and Anxiety and Depression, The 71
Morbidity and Mortality 75
Phobias 79
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder 88
Rehabilitation and Treatment of Anxiety Disorders 93
Rehabilitation and Treatment of Depression 98
Resiliency 110
Risk Factors for Depression 114
Seasonal Affective Disorder 121
Social Costs of Anxiety and Depression 125
Suicide and Depression 130
Hotlines and Help Sites 141
Glossary 145
Index 155
LIST OF
ILLUSTRATIONS
Anxiety Disorders and Young People Ages 9 to 17 16
Anxiety Hurts 29
Danger of Addiction and Early Use 53
Percent of Young People with Symptoms
of Depression 60
Kids’ Choice of Media 72
From Germs to Worms 81
The Costs of Treatment 95
Generic and Common Brand Names for Some
Popular SSRI Medications 102
Fish May Prevent Pregnancy Blues 115
Employees Experiencing Depression 126
A Day of Remembrance 132
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PREFACE
In developing this series, The Truth About, we have taken time to
review some of the most pressing problems facing our youth today.
Issues such as alcohol and drug abuse, depression, family problems,
sexual activity, and eating disorders are at the top of a list of growing
concerns. It is the intent of these books to provide vital facts while also
dispelling myths about these terribly important and all-too-common
situations. These are authoritative resources that kids can turn to in
order to get an accurate answer to a specific question or to research the
history of a problem, giving them access to the most current related
data available. It is also a reference for parents, teachers, counselors,
and others who work with youth and require detailed information.
Let’s take a brief look at the issues associated with each of those
topics. Alcohol and drug use and abuse continue to be a national con-
cern. Today’s young people often use drugs to avoid the extraordinary
pressures of today. In doing so they are losing their ability to learn
how to cope effectively. Without the internal resources to cope with
pressure, adolescents turn increasingly back to addictive behaviors.
As a result, the problems and solutions are interrelated. Also, the
speed with which the family structure is changing often leaves kids
with no outlet for stress and no access to support mechanisms.
In addition, a world of youth faces the toughest years of their lives,
dealing with the strong physiological urges that accompany sexual
desire. Only when young people are presented the facts honestly,
without indoctrination, are they likely to connect risk taking with cer-
tain behaviors. This reference set relies on knowledge as the most
important tool in research and education.
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