Flagging Depression: A Practical Guide - Softcover

Barry, Harry

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1907593411 ISBN 13: 9781907593413

Publisher: Liberties Press, 2012

Synopsis

Major depression affects up to 15 percent of the population. Many people have a genetic predisposition to the disease, which can be triggered by significant life events or prolonged periods of stress. Happily, most people, given the correct treatment, recover well from depression.

Depression is still poorly understood by the general public. In Flagging Depression, family doctor and mental-health specialist, Dr. Harry Barry offers advice to those suffering from depression, and their friends and family members, on what depression is, how it can be treated, and how to reduce the risk of subsequent bouts, He outlines a holistic approach to depression, featuring lifestyle and dietary changes, talk therapy, and medication. In straightforward language, he gives practical advice on how people suffering from depression can feel better, get better, and stay well.

About this title

About the Author

Dr Harry Barry is a medical doctor based in County Louth. He has a particular interest in the area of mental health and has extensive experience of dealing with issues such as depression, addiction and anxiety. He is a regular contributor in the national media on the subject of mental health and is the author of the best-selling Flagging series: Flagging the Problem, Flagging the Therapy, Flagging Depression, Flagging Stress and Flagging the Screenager, all available from Liberties Press.

Edition details

• Publisher: Liberties Press
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1907593411
• ISBN 13: 9781907593413
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 287