This Workbook will help you understand and learn strategies to manage depressive disorder (also called clinical depression) and other psychiatric or substance use disorders in which a depressed mood is present. It provides information about depressive disorders, treatment, recovery, relapse and recurrence. You can learn strategies to deal with depression and other emotions, change your thinking, address the impact of depression on family and relationships, use a support system and make lifestyle changes. Suicidal thinking and co-existing substance abuse disorder are also addressed as these are common among people with depressive disorder. This practical guide is based on information from research, clinical, and recovery writings, and our extensive experience working with individuals and families affected by depressive disorders.