When Words are Not Enough - Couverture souple

Raskin, Valerie D.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1854875833 ISBN 13 : 9781854875839

Editeur : Robinson Publishing, 1999

Synopsis

Medical statistics show that women are twice as likely as men to suffer from clinical depression and that more than 70 per cent of all antidepressant prescriptions are for women. This book explains in non-technical language how these drugs can affect their lives and the lives of those around them. It gives details of the many treatment options available for women with anxiety or depressive disorders, together with the various causes for these disorders and their common symptoms, how diagnoses are made and how various medications work. There is also information on how these medications may affect women's bodies during menstruation, pregnancy and breast feeding, and gives advice on side effects such as weight gain and loss of sex drive.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

One in four women will experience clinical depression, anxiety, or premenstrual depression in her lifetime. The good news is that popular new prescription drugs like  Prozac and Xanax bring much needed relief. The bad news is that many physicians and therapists are unaware of common issues for women. As medical treatment for depression and anxiety has become simpler, more and more general practitioners are prescribing antidepressants, often with little background in the nonmedical alternatives or complex mind-body interactions.

Emphasizing women's family roles as well as their unique biological/hormonal sensitivities, Dr. Raskin explains contemporary integrated treatment options. Raskin pays special attention to how birth control, menstrual cycles, childbearing, and menopause impact treatment choices. Raskin empowers women to take an active approach in dealing with common side effects, including weight gain and diminished sexual responsiveness. Using revealing case studies, Raskin offers a wealth of hands-on advice.

At a time when trends in health care have led to less personalized contact between doctor and patient, When Words Are Not Enough provides the facts and reassurance women need to be in control of their own health.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Robinson Publishing
• Date d'édition: 1999
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1854875833
• ISBN 13: 9781854875839
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 336
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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