Tailored to the informational needs of people with depression and their relatives, this guide provides readers with accessible and clear information. What causes this common mental illness? Who can you turn to for help? How can relatives support the patient in managing the condition? It includes concrete tips and action steps for what the patient can do themselves! It covers all the content taught in psychoeducational groups according to the manual "Psychoeducation Depression" - for deeper understanding for all participants and their relatives. The guide provides all the essential and helpful information on the topic of depression and can also be used independently of psychoeducational groups. The new, second edition has been updated and aligned with the new edition of Psychoeducation Depression and is presented in a new, four-color layout.