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""In her book, Dr. Jane Delgado inspires us with the stories of men and women who have experienced depression, provides advice we can use for treating and managing it, and challenges all of us to end the stigma associated with this serious disorder."" —From the Foreword by Rosalynn Carter, Former First Lady and Founder, Carter Center Mental Health Program This authoritative and accessible guide explains everything readers need to know about depression and its many forms. It answers the most asked questions about depression, debunks common myths, offers information on treating and managing this condition, and addresses: how to recognize and seek help for depression, including overcoming social and cultural barriers the relationship between depression and chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and arthritis Dr. Delgado's 10-point program for good health and emotional well-being a quick reference guide to all current treatments, including medications and therapy options real-life stories illustrating the differences in how men and women deal with depression key questions to ask your health care provider, and advice on choosing a psychotherapist tools for tracking mood, sleep, medication, and physical activity to help treat and manage depression best online sources for information in both English and Spanish

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Jane L. Delgado, Ph.D., M.S., es presidenta y directora ejecutiva de la Alianza Nacional para la Salud de los Hispanos, la organizacion nacional mas numerosa de proveedores de servicios de salud y servicios humanos para los hispanos. Delgado asumio el cargo en la Alianza tras trabajar en la Oficina Directiva del Secretario del Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services o DHHS). Antes de trabajar para el DHHS, ocupo una variedad de cargos, entre ellos coordinadora de talento infantil de Sesame Street de 1973 a 1975. Delgado, un rostro conocido para millones de personas en todo el pais, fue incluida en la lista de los 100 Hispanos Mas Influyentes en el Hemisferio por People en Espanol y galardonada por WebMD entre los cinco heroes de salud en el 2008. La entrevistan a menudo en ABC News, CNN, Fox News, Telemundo, USA Today y AP, y es invitada frecuente en Despierta América de Univision, el programa matutino en espanol de mayor sintonia. Delgado, quien ejerce como psicologa clinica, es autora de ¡Salud! Guia para la salud integral de la mujer latina (Rayo/HarperCollins, 2002). Vive en Washington, D.C., con su esposo Mark y su hija Elizabeth.

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