Depression & Other Mood Disorders
Depression and Bipolar Disorder are considered Mood Disorders. The following books and websites pertain to mood disorders and may help you better understand depression and/or mania.
Websites
· Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
· NIMH page on Depression
· NIMH page on Bipolar Disorder
Books
Memoirs
An Unquiet Mind by Kay Redfield Jamison
A beautifully written memoir by a psychologist diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder who openly discusses the highs of mania and lows of depression. A must read for anyone struggling with Bipolar Disorder and their families.
Madness: A Bipolar Life by Marya Hornbacher
Another well-written memoir from a woman battling Bipolar Disorder describes the struggle with depression and mania as well as eating disorders, alcoholism, and self-injury. She write about hospitalization and the difficulties of accepting the struggle.
General (self-help, general books related to mood disorders)
The Feeling Good Handbookby David D. Burns
Has a lot of information about the types of thoughts that lead to depression and anxiety as well as ways to challenge those thoughts so that you can get better. While not necessarily a workbook, The Feeling Good Handbook is interactive.
Learned Optimism: How to Change your Mind and your Life by Martin Seligman
Seligman argues that “pessimism is escapable” as he describe theory behind optimism, pessimism, leaned helplessness, cognitions, and depression. The book explains cognitive theory and how to use it to overcome depression in an approachable but detailed way.
I Don’t Want to Talk about It by Terrance Real
Terrance Real’s book discusses with many case examples the ways that men experience depression differently than women. Real also relates his own struggle with depression. It is a very insightful book for men and family members of men suffering with depression.
Hand-Me-Down-Blues: How to Stop Depression from Spreading in Families by Michael D. Yapko
Exploring the interrelationship of family dynamics, parenting styles, and depression, Yapko explains the ways depression “runs in the family.”He further describes problem-solving, communication, and critical thinking skills that can helps manage depressive symptoms.
Workbooks
Mind Over Mood by Dennis Greenberger & Christine Padesky
Experts in cognitive therapy, the authors created one of the most referenced workbooks for depression, mania, and anxiety to date. Mind Over Mood contains many activities to help you better understand and improve your mood.
**Mindfulness-based techniques have also been tremendously helpful to individuals dealing with depression and similar issues.
Websites
· Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
· NIMH page on Depression
· NIMH page on Bipolar Disorder
Books
Memoirs
An Unquiet Mind by Kay Redfield Jamison
A beautifully written memoir by a psychologist diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder who openly discusses the highs of mania and lows of depression. A must read for anyone struggling with Bipolar Disorder and their families.
Madness: A Bipolar Life by Marya Hornbacher
Another well-written memoir from a woman battling Bipolar Disorder describes the struggle with depression and mania as well as eating disorders, alcoholism, and self-injury. She write about hospitalization and the difficulties of accepting the struggle.
General (self-help, general books related to mood disorders)
The Feeling Good Handbookby David D. Burns
Has a lot of information about the types of thoughts that lead to depression and anxiety as well as ways to challenge those thoughts so that you can get better. While not necessarily a workbook, The Feeling Good Handbook is interactive.
Learned Optimism: How to Change your Mind and your Life by Martin Seligman
Seligman argues that “pessimism is escapable” as he describe theory behind optimism, pessimism, leaned helplessness, cognitions, and depression. The book explains cognitive theory and how to use it to overcome depression in an approachable but detailed way.
I Don’t Want to Talk about It by Terrance Real
Terrance Real’s book discusses with many case examples the ways that men experience depression differently than women. Real also relates his own struggle with depression. It is a very insightful book for men and family members of men suffering with depression.
Hand-Me-Down-Blues: How to Stop Depression from Spreading in Families by Michael D. Yapko
Exploring the interrelationship of family dynamics, parenting styles, and depression, Yapko explains the ways depression “runs in the family.”He further describes problem-solving, communication, and critical thinking skills that can helps manage depressive symptoms.
Workbooks
Mind Over Mood by Dennis Greenberger & Christine Padesky
Experts in cognitive therapy, the authors created one of the most referenced workbooks for depression, mania, and anxiety to date. Mind Over Mood contains many activities to help you better understand and improve your mood.
**Mindfulness-based techniques have also been tremendously helpful to individuals dealing with depression and similar issues.