On the Edge of Darkness: Conversations About Conquering Depression (Used Book) - Kathy Cronkite

Kathy Cronkite gives voice to dozens of celebrated professionals who have endured—and conquered—the hopelessness of chronic depression. Most of all, this courageous book brings a ray of hope to the 24 million Americans who live in the shadows of this misunderstood disease, yet bravely seek a path toward the light. You will learn:

• What to do when the sadness won't go away.
• Why women are most vulnerable to unipolar disorder.
• How substance abuse can mask the symptoms of depression.
• The latest therapeutic options for children who are affected by their own—or a parent's—illness.
• Which effective new treatments can lift the burden of depression—for up to 90 percent of people who suffer from it!

Hardcover