How to Fight Depression

Here are nine psychological case studies of real people dealing with depression. Each one shows how unique the consequences of this debilitating condition can be on one's life.

The author of these studies, John F. Walsh, MS, spent the better part of his life—forty-five years—working as a crisis intervention mental health professional within various mental health hospitals. Jack had a special knack for figuring out what was wrong and helping people deal with their circumstances. The final write-up in this collection of case studies lays out his ideas for how you can best help your friend or loved one. Don't get so wrapped up in their problems that you neglect taking care of yourself.