The overlooked suffering: An educational book. Case studies and treatment approaches from cognitive behavioral therapy, resilience research and relaxation techniques

【Masked depression: When a smile hides overwhelm】
When you think of depression, you often have a typical image in mind: people who can hardly get out of bed, who stumble through the day in deep depression and listlessness and can no longer cope with their everyday lives. But in addition to this "classic" depression, there is another, more hidden variant. The so-called high-functioning depression, in which those affected go through the day confidently and energetically - until they collapse, completely surprising those around them.
Dr. Michelle Hildebrandt is a specialist in psychiatry and psychotherapy. In this guide, she explains the signs and possible treatment approaches.

- "But he/she is always in a good mood!": Why high-functioning depression often goes undetected
- High-functioning depression: Use a self-test to find out whether I am at risk or already affected
- How helpful is psychotherapy for depression?
- Resources that help: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Suddenly nothing works anymore: a guide to depression for those affected and their families

【Getting out of the victim role: How resource-oriented therapy helps in the long term】
If a diagnosis of depression is made, psychotherapy often looks for causes or deficits. This creates the risk that patients remain in the victim role and do not trust themselves to actively look forward again.
In this book, Dr. Michelle Hildebrandt focuses on approaches that focus on personal strengths and resources, such as relaxation techniques and mindfulness meditation. In this way, those affected receive valuable suggestions for finding their way out of depression using their own strengths and effective coping strategies.