If you are suffering from depression, please get the professional help that you deserve
This DVD has not been sponsored by any pharmaceutical company
Michael Kuna, MD and Julie Nelson-Kuna, PhD
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
FACTS ABOUT DEPRESSION
Vs. Physical Illness
Who Is Affected
Suicide Risks
Reoccurrence Rates
The DSM IV -TR
MAKING THE DIAGNOSIS
The Diagnosis
Who Should Treat
The Interview
Types of Depression
The Treatment Plan
Case Studies
PSYCHOTHERAPY
Introduction
The Therapeutic Relationship
Designing a Therapy
Psychodynamic Therapy
Interpersonal Therapy
Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive Therapy
CBT Therapy
EMDR Therapy
Pros/Cons of Psychotherapy
MEDICATIONS PART I
Introduction
History of Antidepressants
How Antidepressants Really Work
MEDICATIONS PART II
How Medications Work Part II
MAOIs (Nardil, Parnate, etc.)
TCAs/HCAs (Elavil, Tofranil, etc.)
SSRIs (Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil, Lexapro, etc.)
Are Antidepressants Safe for Kids /Teens?
SNRIs (Effexor, Cymbalta)
Other Meds (Wellbutrin, Remeron, etc.)
Pros and Cons of Medication Treatment
MEDICATIONS PART III
Options When Medications Don’t Work
ECT (SHOCK TREATMENT)
Facts About Shock Treatments
Pros and Cons of ECT Treatments
ALTERNATIVE TREATMENTS
Introduction
Evaluating Alternative Treatments
Specific Alternative Treatments
(St. John’s Wort, SAMe, Omega 3 FA, etc.)
Pros and Cons of Alternative Treatments
FUTURE/NOVEL TREATMENTS
On the Horizon
TMS (Magnetic Treatments)
VNS (Vagal Nerve Stimulation)
Psychosurgery
CONCLUDING REMARKS
