<DIV>Many resources exist for sufferers of major depression. Yet millions struggle with less severe mood states that are not as debilitating, but drain the joy out of life. Renowned cognitive-behavioral therapist David A. Clark has a clear message for those who feel stuck in the doldrums: there are doable steps they can take to feel better. This book's 75+ effective self-help strategies are anchored in the latest scientific knowledge on emotion regulation and mood management. Readers learn why attempts to squelch or ignore painful emotions usually fail--and gain practical tools for nipping negativity in the bud, making unhappiness less overwhelming, defusing self-criticism and rumination, and feeling more confident and hopeful every day. Helpful forms and checklists can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size.</div>