The Peace Of Mind Prescription - An Authoritative Guide to Finding the Most Effective Treatment for Anxiety and Depression

The Ultimate Guide to Identifying, Treating, and Overcoming Depression and Anxiety

Two world-renowned psychiatrists have created a comprehensive and empowering guide to the science and treatment of anxiety and depression. At the heart of their message is the idea that treatment can and must be tailored to the individual and that armed with the right information, patients can get the support they need from their health-care providers.

Practical and authoritative, The Peace of Mind Prescription has been unanimously praised as a valuable resource that offers hope to millions of sufferers.

Dennis S. Charney, M.D., is the Dean of Research and the Anne and Joel Ehrenkranz Professor in the departments of psychiatry, neuroscience, and pharmacology and biochemistry at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine.

Charles B. Nemeroff, M.D., Ph.D., is the Reunette W. Harris Professor and chairman of the department of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Emory University's School of Medicine.

This authoritative resource provides the clear, science-backed answers you need:

The Mind-Body Connection: Discover how anxiety and depression are deeply rooted in the body and how mood affects physical health, from heart disease to osteoporosis. Anxiety Disorders Explained: Get clear, compassionate explanations of panic disorder, social anxiety, PTSD, and generalized anxiety, moving beyond labels to true understanding. Depression and Dysthymia: Learn the crucial differences between major depression and chronic low-grade depression, and find the path to relief for both. Bipolar Disorder: Navigate the diagnosis and optimal treatment for bipolar I, bipolar II, and cyclothymia with evidence-based guidance. Treatment Across the Lifespan: Explore how these conditions uniquely affect women, men, children, teens, and older adults, with tailored advice for each.