Simon Pierce 
Major Depressive Disorder [PDF ebook] 

Often known simply as depression, major depressive disorder can affect anyone. This extremely common disorder causes intense feelings of sadness, guilt, and worthlessness, often without any identifiable cause. It is much more than merely feeling sad. Through engaging text and enlightening sidebars, this volume discusses some of the scientific causes of depression and the ways it is treated. Information is provided to help those who are struggling with major depressive disorder.