Helping Others with Depression: Words to Say, Things to Do

Ever had a friend or a family member suffering in the throes of depression? Have you found you lacked the words to help see them through, pick the up in the moment, or even to just endure the moment, the situation? This book helps the allies, friends and family, of those who are depressed. The book will go into mood disorders and their particularities, and explores the social dynamics that get affected—how those around those who are suffering are also affected by the syndrome(s).

Dr. Susan J. Noonan brings her expertise as a physician and peer specialist, into how to care for people suffering from a mood disorders—of many genders and ages. It will outline effective communications; how to best leverage encouragement and when; caring for a person, especially for those that refuse help or treatment or might have suicidal ideation; the presentation of mood disorders in many population, including when addiction is present; recovery and more.