Overcoming Postnatal Depression: a Five Areas Approach (Heftet (myke permer))

Dr Chris Williams MBChB BSc MMedSc MD FRCPsych BABCP accredited CBT practitioner, Registered CBT therapist with UKCP Senior Lecturer and Honorary Consultant Psychiatrist, Section of Psychological Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Glasgow, UK Dr Roch Cantwell MBChB BAO FRCPsych Consultant Perinatal Psychiatrist, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, and Honorary Senior Lecturer, University of Glasgow, UK Karen Robertson RMN, BSc PGDip in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Associate Director of Nursing in Mental Health and Learning Disability, NHS Lanarkshire, and formerly Nurse Consultant, Perinatal Mental Health, Perinatal Mental Health Service, Southern General Hospital, Glasgow, UK

Overcoming postnatal depression uses the proven and trusted five areas model of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). By bringing together specialists in postnatal depression and with the use of self-help resources, this book addresses all the common challenges faced by women during times of low mood after having had a baby. CBT workbooks - easy to use, practical, photocopy them for use in your own life or job Written by award winning authors and experts Proven to work - through years of research and practice Step-by-step success - follow the plan, see positive results Advice for friends and family - offers support Invaluable, proven, practical and easy to use workbooks for all CBT practitioners, psychiatrists, GPs, psychologists, neurologists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and healthcare workers to use to help the people in their care help themselves. A linked free online support course is located at www.livinglifetothefull.com with additional resources at www.fiveareas.com

Introduction Part 1 Understanding why you feel as you do Starting out ... and how to keep going if you feel stuck Understanding why you feel as you do Part 2 Making changes Practical problem solving Being assertive Building relationships with your baby, family and friends Information for families and friends - how can you offer the best support? Doing things that boost how you feel Using exercise to boost how you feel Helpful things you do Unhelpful things you do Anxiety and avoidance Noticing and changing extreme and unhelpful thinking Overcoming sleep problems Alcohol, drugs and your baby Understanding and using anti-depressant medication Planning for the future