Workbook
Suggested
reading on depression and related topics
Bilsker, Dan; Gilbert, Merv; Myette, Larry; & Stewart-Paterson,
Chris (2004).
Depression & Work Function.
- Free download at: www.comh.ca/resources/.
Brooks, Robert & Goldstein, Sam (2003). The Power of Resilience. New York: McGraw-Hill.
- A practical guide to help you “bounce back” from life’s challenges.
Burns, David (1992). Feeling
Good: The New Mood Therapy. New York: Avon
Books.
Burns, David (1999). The Feeling
Good Handbook. New York: Plume Books.
- Self-help books on depression and anxiety. The emphasis is on specific
exercises
you can carry out.
Catalano, Ellen Mohr (1990). Getting to Sleep. Oakland: New Harbinger Publications.
- A useful book that describes a variety of sleep problems and offers
concrete suggestions for
dealing with them.
Cronkite, Kathy (1994). On the Edge of Darkness. New York: Delta.
- First-person accounts from well-known people who have been through severe depression.
Gottman, John & DeClaire, Joan (2001). The Relationship Cure. New York:
Three Rivers Press.
- A 5 -step guide to strengthening your marriage, family, and friendships.
Gottman, John & Silver, Nan (1999). The Seven Principles for Making
Marriage Work.
New York: Three Rivers Press.
- A relationship book that provides a framework for coping with differences
and strengthening your marriage.
Greenberger, Dennis & Padesky, Christine (1995). Mind Over Mood.
New
York: Guilford Publications.
- A hands-on workbook for clients suffering from depression, panic attacks,
anxiety, eating disorders, substance abuse, and relationship problems.
Paterson, Randy (2000). The Assertiveness Workbook. Oakland: New Harbinger Publications.
- A guide to developing more assertive coping.
Paterson, Randy (2002). Your Depression Map: Find the Source of Your Depression and Chart Your Own Recovery. Oakland: New Harbinger Publications.
- A guide to developing individualized strategies for recovering from depression.
Seligman, Martin (1992). Learned
Optimism: How to Change your Mind and your Life.
New York: Simon & Schuster.
- A book that discusses how to develop a realistically positive view of yourself and your life.



