Shake the blues away. Everyone knows that depression can lead to guilt, sadness, frustration, and in the case of 15-20% of people with depression, suicide. Because we live in a culture that rewards (and often worships) productivity, when a depressed person can't meet the expectations of society, the depression becomes worse and a vicious cycle begins. The goal of Getting Things Done When You're Depressed is to break this cycle. Readers will learn: - How to prepare yourself mentally for working while depressed - How to structure your environment so you can work more easily - How to work with others - How to prevent depression

Author Biography

Julie Fast is an expert in the field of mental health and a pioneer in the treatment of bipolar disorder and depression. After struggling for years with undiagnosed bipolar disorder, Fast was inspired to create the treatment plan that is the backbone of her many books. Some of these titles include Bipolar Happens!, Loving Someone with Bipolar Disorder, Get It Done When You're Depressed, and The Health Cards System for Bipolar Disorder. She also served as the original consultant for Claire Danes on Homeland.John D. Preston, PsyD, ABPP, is a professor of psychology with Alliant International University, Sacramento. He was also a faculty member of the UC Davis School of Medicine. Dr. Preston is the author of 15 books on psychotherapy, psychopharmacology, spirituality and emotional healing, and neurobiology, including The Complete Idiot's Guide to Managing Your Moods. He is also the author of the Drugs in Psychiatry chapter in The Encyclopedia Americana.