"Readers will find this book helpful in understanding the controversy surrounding the widespread prescription and use of antidepressants. It traces the history and science behind the pharmaceutical treatment of depression, and it presents, in accessible language, information that will empower readers to make the best choices possible regarding the treatment of their own or their loved ones' feelings of depression and anxiety."--BOOK JACKET
Includes bibliographical references (pages 153-161)
Societal views of mental disorder -- Welcome to the brave new world -- The context of depression and anxiety -- Psychology as a science -- Behavior therapy -- Behavioral analysis, behavior therapy, and outcome research -- Summary and conclusions -- Appendix A: Questions to ask before accepting a prescription for antidepressant medication -- Appendix B: How to find a behavioral or cognitive-behavioral therapist -- Appendix C: Questions to ask a potential behavioral therapist -- Appendix D: Suggestions for further reading
