Publisher's Synopsis
Depression is a mental health disorder of serious concern in children and adults alike, characterized by many physical and psychological symptoms including profound sadness, loss of interest in activities normally enjoyed, and feelings of frustration that impair a person's ability to function. This book deals with the problem of depression, personality disorders, bipolar disorder, dysthymia, and homesickness, with special focus on their causes, risk factors, signs and symptoms, diagnosis methods and treatment options. Lisa Foster, a psychologist by training, has a decade long experience of working in the field of human functioning and behavior. She has published a good number of articles and research papers in several newspapers and journals of repute. Also, she has to her credit a book entitled Attention Disorders and Body Safety. She lives in Arkansas with her husband Jan Van Dijk, a well-known behavioral scientist, and their daughter.
