Happiness is a choice : a manual on the symptoms, causes, and cures of depression

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Part one: what is depression? -- 1. Who gets depressed? -- 2. What are the symptoms of depression? -- 3. Is suicide a sin? -- 4. Are grief reactions the same as depression? -- Part two: what causes depression? -- 5. Is genetics a good excuse? -- 6. How deep do the roots of depression run? -- 7. What are the primary sources of emotional pain? -- 8. Do "nice guys" finish last? -- 9. Can depression be acted out? -- 10. What precipitating stresses bring on depression? -- 11. What are the personality dynamics that lead to depression? -- Part three: how can one overcome depression -- 12. Are there some basic guidelines for a happy life? -- 13. How do you handle anger? -- 14. When are medication and hospitalization advantageous? -- 15. How do you handle anxiety? -- 16. How do you find life-long happiness?