Theory and research. A breakthrough in the treatment of mood disorders -- How to diagnose your moods: the first step in the cure -- Understanding your moods: you feel the way you think -- Practical applications. Start by building self-esteem -- Do-nothingism: how to beat it -- Verbal judo: learn to talk back when you're under the fire of criticism -- Feeling angry? What's your IQ? -- Ways of defeating guilt -- "Realistic" depressions. Sadness is not depression -- Prevention and personal growth. The cause of it all -- The approval addiction -- The love addiction -- Your work is not your worth -- Dare to be average! Ways to overcome perfectionism -- Defeating hopelessness and suicide. The ultimate victory: choosing to live -- Coping with the stresses and strains of daily living. How I practice what I preach -- The chemistry of mood. The search for "black bile" -- The mind-body problem -- What you need to know about commonly prescribed anti-depressants -- The complete consumer's guide to antidepressant drug therapy

A drug-free guide to curing anxiety, guilt, pessimism, procrastination, low self-esteem, and other depressive disorders using scientifically tested methods to improve mood and stave off the blues