There are several types of depressions but in this book the author focuses on Dysthymia. Dysthymic disorder treatment, symptoms, causes, signs, diagnosis, myths and help tips all covered. Including dysthymia in teenagers and children. The author, Lindsay Leatherdale, a 20 year old neuro-science and psychology under graduate, with a special interest in dysthymia, has a friend who was diagnosed with dysthymia. She wanted to help caring for her and decided to buy some books about dysthymia. To her disappointment there was a lack of good informative books available. She decided to investigate the subject thoroughly and write a book about it to be able to help others. The book is written in an easy to read and understandable style. In a straightforward, no nonsense fashion, Lindsay covers all aspects of dysthymia including other types of depression. Early warning signs, symptoms, causes, what can you do to help a dysthymia patient, who can diagnose it, treatments available, medication, living with a person who has dysthymia, and a lot more.... are covered. This book is a must have for anybody who is confronted with dysthymia. It is full of sound advice and contains caring tips for the dysthymia patient.