The Ultimate Guide to Identifying, Treating, and Overcoming Depression and Anxiety

Two world-renowned psychiatrists have created a comprehensive and empowering guide to the science and treatment of anxiety and depression. At the heart of their message is the idea that treatment can and must be tailored to the individual and that armed with the right information, patients can get the support they need from their health-care providers.

Practical and authoritative, The Peace of Mind Prescription has been unanimously praised as a valuable resource that offers hope to millions of sufferers.

Dennis S. Charney, M.D., is the Dean of Research and the Anne and Joel Ehrenkranz Professor in the departments of psychiatry, neuroscience, and pharmacology and biochemistry at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine.

Charles B. Nemeroff, M.D., Ph.D., is the Reunette W. Harris Professor and chairman of the department of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Emory University's School of Medicine.

This comprehensive resource provides clear, evidence-based answers on:

• The Mind-Body Connection: Understand the science behind mood disorders and how anxiety and depression are deeply rooted in the body, affecting everything from heart disease to osteoporosis.
• Personalized Treatment Plans: Learn how to find optimal relief by working with your doctor to tailor treatments—including psychotherapy and medication—to your unique, individual needs.
• Building Emotional Fitness: Discover practical strategies to develop psychological resilience, toughen your physical responses to stress, and become less vulnerable to future anxiety or depression.
• Guidance for the Whole Family: Explore how these conditions specifically affect women, men, children, and older adults, with dedicated chapters for each.