Covering both traditional and alternative approaches to treating depression, this guide outlines the many different types of depression including mood swings, clinical depression, and bipolar disorders. Each type of depression is explained fully and is accompanied by suggestions for the most appropriate treatments. While depression may be severe and disabling, it can be treated successfully-providing it is diagnosed and managed properly. Simple descriptions and a user-friendly layout make this guide accessible for those suffering from mood disorders, their families, and the health professionals who care for them.