About this item
Mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder are biologic conditions of the mind and body that affect our everyday functioning, thoughts, feelings, and actions. Often devastating to the person, mood disorders can also be overwhelming to their family and close friends, who are frequently the first to recognize the subtle changes and symptoms of depression and the ones who provide daily support. Yet many feel unsure about how to help someone through the course of this difficult and disabling illness. This book is written for them.In Helping Others with Depression, Dr. Susan J. Noonan speaks firsthand from her perspective as a physician who has treated many patients, as a mental health Certified Peer Specialist, and as a patient with personal experience in living with the illness.
About the Author
Susan J. Noonan MD wears several hats as an author of three books on managing depression with a blog on Psychology Today; as a Certified Peer Specialist; a physician; and patient. In this way she bridges that space as a recipient and provider of mental health services. Along the way she has experienced a cancer diagnosis and several orthopedic mis-adventures with extraordinary resilience. All of this gives her a unique and empathic perspective that is appreciated by many.
