The Anti-Depressant Book: A Practical Guide for Teens and Young Adults to Overcome Depression and Stay Healthy

by Jacob Towery

Overview

The Anti-Depressant Book is written specifically for teenagers and young adults who are struggling with depression. It offers a step-by-step solution to feeling happier quickly and developing healthy habits that will prevent relapse. It includes cognitive, behavioral, and motivational strategies for emerging from a depression and staying well. There are also brief sections for parents who are struggling with a depressed child. The book was written as a response to the suicide clusters in Palo Alto to help prevent as many suicides as possible.
The Anti-Depressant Book can be used as an adjunct to traditional therapy, or by itself, particularly for those with mild to moderate depression. It is irreverent, fun to read, and practical. Particularly if your child is suicidal, this just might save their life.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780692641545
Publisher:	Jacob Towery, MD
Publication date:	03/16/2016
Pages:	312
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 1.00(d)
Age Range:	13 - 18 Years

About the Author

Jacob Towery, MD, is an adolescent psychiatrist in private practice in Palo Alto, California. He attended Duke University for his undergraduate studies, University of Virginia for medical school, and Stanford for his residency in adult psychiatry and fellowship in adolescent psychiatry. He currently serves on the Adjunct Faculty at Stanford University School of Medicine. He enjoys snowboarding, scuba diving, traveling, reading, and spending time with the people in his life.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments
Introduction 1

1. How to Use This Book Effectively 4

2. Depression 15

3. Good Reasons to Hold On to Depression 24

4. Just for Parents 43

5. Sleep 55

6. Electronics-ectomy and Three Alarms 66

7. Sleep Hijackers 81

8. Thoughts and Depression: Intro to Cognitive Therapy 86

9. Mental Trickery 97

10. Exercise and Mood 107

11. How to Exercise Effectively 118

12. "Should" Statements and Entitled Thinking 126

13. Meditation and Mindfulness Matter! 139

14. How to Meditate "Successfully" 149

15. Thought Detective 155

16. Gratitude 166

17. Service and Depression 176

18. Relapse Prevention 189

19. From Despair to Normalcy to Contentment, Meaning, Excitement, and Connection 198

Editorial Reviews

"Dr. Jacob Towery has been a great friend and colleague of mine for many years. In this, his first book, he offers a radically new perspective on the treatment of depression in teens and young adults. Whereas many 'self-help' books focus exclusively on one or a few approaches to recovery, Dr. Towery recognizes that individuals are unique and there's no such thing as a 'magic bullet' or panacea that works for every person. Mood is influenced by many independent factors, and this book offers insights into finding the right combination of approaches to achieve sustained recovery from depression. These approaches include cognitive, motivational, interpersonal, behavioral, spiritual, and meditative practices, along with healthy exercise habits. I wish more child therapists and psychiatrists followed this approach to treating their patients with depression!" -Matthew May, MD Adjunct Clinical Faculty, Stanford Department of Psychiatry "In this book, Dr. Towery combines his unparalleled experience with treating adolescents using the most cutting-edge psychological treatments for depression together with a direct, no-nonsense yet compassionate style of teaching and writing. His respectful, practical, and goal-oriented guidance in this book makes depressed teens accountable for the work needed to overcome depression. His treatment approach is systematic, clear, and wise, making this book easy to follow and extremely useful. I would want my teen struggling with depression to read this book." -Maor Katz, MD Director of the Feeling Good Institute "Jacob Towery is my favorite adolescent psychiatrist. He is a seasoned clinician with a knack for simplifying the complex. In this book, he has created an owner's manual for the teenage brain, as well as a troubleshooting guide for those suffering with mood and anxiety difficulties. I am grateful that he has taken the time to disseminate his most effective strategies in a compilation of self-help techniques." -Kim Bullock, MD Clinical Associate Professor, Director of Stanford Neurobehavioral Clinic "Dr. Towery has an approachable, honest, and witty style that allows readers to connect to the life-changing messages in this book. He consistently addresses the lack of motivation experienced by many youth with depression and supports them in making changes. Dr. Towery compassionately pushes readers toward turning their lives around." -Angela Krumm, Ph.D. Adjunct Clinical Faculty, Stanford Department of Psychiatry "The Anti-Depressant Book is a great book (and workbook) for teens suffering from depression. It is also an excellent guide for their parents who just want to help and wonder, 'What can I do?' The book makes working with cognitive behavioral therapy easy and approachable. It really focuses on ways to help people feel better in real time. It is a wonderful addition to my library and a great resource for my patients and their families." -Alexander Strauss, MD, DFAACAP, FAPA Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School "The Anti-Depressant Book is a fantastic resource for teens struggling with depression and the parents who support them. Dr. Towery highlights the active ingredients that will help your teen fully recover from depression, including: increasing sleep and exercise, mindfulness, cognitive therapy techniques, and gratitude exercises. Dr. Towery balances the need for self-compassion with careful accountability in this must-read, practical self-help book for teens with depression. If your son or daughter is struggling with depression, I highly recommend that you hurry up and get this book for them-it just might save their life!" -Jill Levitt, Ph.D. Adjunct Clinical Faculty, Stanford Department of Psychiatry

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