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Highlights
- From New York Times bestselling author and expert on neuroscience, memory, Alzheimer's Disease, dementia, anxiety and human behavior, The Small Guide to Depression provides a comprehensive overview of depression, negative personality traits and anxiety -- along with the latest treatment solutions from conventional and alternative therapies to new scientific discoveries and interventions.Over 300 million people worldwide live with depression; in 2014, around 15.7 million adults age 18 or older in the U.S. had experienced at least one major depressive episode in the last year.
- About the Author: Gigi Vorgan, in addition to working as a coauthor with her husband Dr. Gary Small, has written feature films and for television.
- 232 Pages
- Psychology, Psychopathology
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Book Synopsis
From New York Times bestselling author and expert on neuroscience, memory, Alzheimer's Disease, dementia, anxiety and human behavior, The Small Guide to Depression provides a comprehensive overview of depression, negative personality traits and anxiety -- along with the latest treatment solutions from conventional and alternative therapies to new scientific discoveries and interventions.
Over 300 million people worldwide live with depression; in 2014, around 15.7 million adults age 18 or older in the U.S. had experienced at least one major depressive episode in the last year.
This accessible guide starts with providing readers with an overview of depression:
- What it is, who gets it, how to recognize it, major causes (genetics, environment, etc.).
- Dr. Small discusses the various types of depression
- General therapeutic approaches used for all depression disorders
- How to know when it's time to seek professional help.
Each of the chapters will cover a specific type of depression and open with a case study example. Small will describe:
- Causes, symptoms, conventional treatments (e.g., medications, psychotherapy)
- Alternative therapies (e.g., exercise, meditation, yoga, homeopathy)
- Novel therapies (e.g., transmagnetic stimulation [TMS])
- New scientific discoveries and interventions coming down the pike (e.g., focused ultrasound).
In addition to case studies and patient interviews, all chapters will include side-bars with factoids, lists, and other helpful information.
Review Quotes
Praise for SNAP!: Change Your Personality in 30 Days by Dr Gary Small & Gigi Vorgan
"SNAP! shows that personalities can be changed from what our genes or early childhood would have ordained. Invest the 30 days." - Dr. Mehmet Oz, M.D., Bestselling author & Host of The Dr. Oz Show
"In recent years, we have learned how to change just about everything in our world: our environment, our genetics, and now even our personality. As he so brilliantly does, Dr. Small has distilled the remarkable science around personality into something understandable and useful. You will start by really understanding how others perceive you, a truly fascinating exercise with a remarkable payoff." - Dr. Sanjay Gupta, M.D., Bestselling author & CNN Chief Medical Correspondent
"The core idea of SNAP! is startling: that you can change not just behaviors, but also your personality. Dr. Gary Small takes us on a compelling and accessible tour of the research on personality change. Then he outlines a plan for change that anyone can follow. For many people, this has the potential to be a life-altering book." - Daniel R. Pink, Bestselling author of DRIVE and WHEN
"I love SNAP! Dr. Small has deftly translated the latest breakthrough science on personality change into a hopeful and actionable guide with monumental implications. This book is a must-read for anyone looking to improve themselves and their lives." - Murali Doraiswamy, M.D., Professor of Psychiatry, Duke University
Praise for The Small Guide to Alzheimer's Disease by Dr Gary Small & Gigi Vorgan
"This practical field guide deciphers the complex diagnosis and treatment tools that everyone must understand to combat this epidemic." - Dr. Mehmet Oz, M.D., Bestselling author & Host of The Dr. Oz Show
"No question it is a frightening diagnosis, but whether you are a patient, family member or caregiver, you can't help feel empowered and optimistic after reading this book. This small guide will leave a big impression." - Dr. Sanjay Gupta, M.D., Bestselling author & CNN Chief Medical Correspondent
"Millions of people are impacted every day by Alzheimer's. Those who get this mind-blowing disease and those who care for them deserve this guide." - Maria Shriver, Bestselling author, journalist & Founder of The Women's Alzheimer's Movement
"A concise, comprehensive guide that provides answers to the questions that people with dementia and their caregivers commonly ask." - Dr. Peter Rabins, M.D., M.P.H., coauthor of The 36-Hour Day
"An accessible, practical, and essential guide for millions of patients and caregivers who must cope with this dreaded disease."- Dr. Murali Doraiswamy M.D., coauthor of The Alzheimer's Action Plan
About the Author
Gigi Vorgan, in addition to working as a coauthor with her husband Dr. Gary Small, has written feature films and for television. Vorgan and Dr. Small have written over ten books, including The New York Times Bestseller The Memory Bible, as well as The Memory Prescription, The Longevity Bible, The Alzheimer's Prevention Program, The Other Side of the Couch, The Naked Lady Who Stood on Her Head, iBrain, 2 Weeks to a Younger Brain, SNAP!: Change Your Personality in 30 Days, The Small Guide to Anxiety & The Small Guide to Alzheimer's Disease.
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The author lives & works in the Los Angeles metro area.