CRRL My Librarian: Books for Those Engaging with Depression

Beat Depression to Stay Healthier and Live Longer

A Guide for Older Adults and Their Families

by Moak, Gary S.

Book - 2016

In this book written by a past president of the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry, readers are provided with practical guidance and advice for...Show more In this book written by a past president of the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry, readers are provided with practical guidance and advice for patients and family members about working with healthcare professionals to get the help they need. Show less

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Depression and your Child

A Guide for Parents and Caregivers

by Serani, Deborah

Book - 2015

Mental illness in children can be particularly draining. This book contains specific tips, recommendations, and case examples to help reduce the strain and challenges for those parenting or otherwise giving care to a depressed child. Mental illness in children can be particularly draining. This book contains specific tips, recommendations, and case examples to help reduce the strain and challenges for those parenting or otherwise giving care to a depressed child. Show less

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Depression

Insights and Tips for Teenagers

by Cognevich, Christie

Book - 2020

Depressed teenagers are often misjudged or dismiss their feelings, but depression is a real challenge teenagers may face. This book offers relatable situa...Show more Depressed teenagers are often misjudged or dismiss their feelings, but depression is a real challenge teenagers may face. This book offers relatable situations and strategies to guide teens struggling with it in learning how to escape harmful mental habits which leave individuals feeling vulnerable, helpless, or in despair. Show less

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Depression

Out of the Darkness and Into the Light

by Hale, W. Daniel

Book - 2020

In this unique work, Daniel Hale, a former Christian minister and current director of the Healthy Community Partnership at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical C...Show more In this unique work, Daniel Hale, a former Christian minister and current director of the Healthy Community Partnership at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, offers guidance for individuals, families, and congregations impacted by depression and trying to minister to those with depression. Show less

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(Don't) Call Me Crazy

33 Voices Start the Conversation About Mental Health

Book - 2018

In this varied and empowering collection of personal essays, poetry, and artwork, 33 authors share their experiences with mental health and, in the process, reflect on all the ways mental health interacts with and is impacted by the world we live in. In this varied and empowering collection of personal essays, poetry, and artwork, 33 authors share their experiences with mental health and, in the process, reflect on all the ways mental health interacts with and is impacted by the world we live in. Show less

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Getting It Done When You're Depressed

50 Strategies for Keeping your Life on Track

by Fast, Julie A.

Book - 2021

Do you find your energy to be at an all-time low? Inside this book are 50 strategies to help with that, including techniques to alter mindsets, create daily structures tailored to individual needs, and reclaim productivity. Do you find your energy to be at an all-time low? Inside this book are 50 strategies to help with that, including techniques to alter mindsets, create daily structures tailored to individual needs, and reclaim productivity. Show less

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Helping Others With Depression

Words to Say, Things to Do

by Noonan, Susan J.

Book - 2021

In this book meant for those caring for loved ones with depression, readers are shown how depression can manifest, as well as how to tell when symptoms are worsening, and are given some strategies for encouraging someone to get treatment. In this book meant for those caring for loved ones with depression, readers are shown how depression can manifest, as well as how to tell when symptoms are worsening, and are given some strategies for encouraging someone to get treatment. Show less

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The Long Night

Readings and Stories to Help You Through Depression

by Kantrowitz, Jessica

Book - 2020

Author and Christian theologian Jessica Kantrowitz shares selections of inspirational writings, along with practical information and wisdom gained from her own struggles with depression and migraines. Author and Christian theologian Jessica Kantrowitz shares selections of inspirational writings, along with practical information and wisdom gained from her own struggles with depression and migraines. Show less

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Overthinking About You

Navigating Romantic Relationships When You Have Anxiety, OCD, And/or Depression

by Raskin, Allison

Book - 2022

One part self-help guide and one part memoir, this book explores these conditions and provides advice and tricks on how to effectively discuss and engage with issues and concerns with loved ones and partners. One part self-help guide and one part memoir, this book explores these conditions and provides advice and tricks on how to effectively discuss and engage with issues and concerns with loved ones and partners. Show less

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The Story You Need to Tell

Writing to Heal From Trauma, Illness, or Loss

by Marinella, Sandra

Book - 2017

This guide to transformational personal storytelling features true stories, practices, prompts, and writing exercises to help those struggling with depression practice telling and sharing their stories in ways that foster resilience and renewal. This guide to transformational personal storytelling features true stories, practices, prompts, and writing exercises to help those struggling with depression practice telling and sharing their stories in ways that foster resilience and renewal. Show less

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