Whether it is a feeling of inadequacy, insecurity, or inferiority that keeps you from living fully, Silver Linings offers suggestions for things to do to help get rid of the depression--now. Littauer offers practical insight on how to determine the cause of your depression--physical, psychological, or spiritual--and maps out guidelines of constructive action people can take to overcome depression. She also offers guidance for those who live with a depressed person and for those who counsel someone who is depressed.