Principles of Health: Depression is an important and timely volume that addresses a serious public health issue in the United States. Depression is defined as a state of low mood and aversion to activity. This volume addresses factors that can contribute to depression, like certain life events and personality; how depression is measured; and life styles that are connected to depression, like alcoholism and creative thinking. In addition, content covers management of the condition and how it affects global health. -- Provided by publisher.

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