Authors' Note

1. Getting Started

2. Medical Illness and Depression

3. Paths to Depression: Paths to Wellness

I. The Thoughts–Action Path

4. Fighting Negative Thinking

5. Restoring Energy and Enjoying Life

6. Building Self-Esteem and Using Strengths

7. Enhancing Well-Being

II. The Biology Path

8. Getting the Most from Antidepressants

III. The Relationship Path

9. The People in Your Life: How Relationships Can Influence Recovery from Depression

10. Managing Relationship Problems to Improve Depression

IV. The Lifestyle Path

11. Lifestyle Changes

V. The Spiritual Path

12. Using Spiritual Resources

VI. The Mindfulness Path

13. Mindfulness

14. Developing a Plan and Making It Stick

Resources