pt. 1. Understanding depression. Popular misconceptions about depression ; The problem with depression ; What is clinical depression? ; Diagnosing depression ; Understanding reactive depression ; Understanding biological caused depression
pt. 2. Counseling a depressed person. Preparing to counsel a depressed person ; The psychodynamics of depression ; Counseling reactive depression
pt. 3. Counseling age-related problems. Depression in childhood ; Depression in adolescence ; Depression in the elderly
pt. 4. Counseling specific life problems. Depression in women ; Depression in the mid-life crisis ; Depression in bereavement
pt. 5. Pitfalls in counseling. Counseling the suicidal person ; Avoiding legal problems ; Getting help when you need it