Dealing With Depression : Simple Ways to Get Your Life Back

Marsh, Jan

ISBN 10: 1925335933 / ISBN 13: 9781925335934

Published by Empower, 2019

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Dealing With Depression : Simple Ways to Get Your Life Back
• Publisher: Empower
• Publication Date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1925335933
• ISBN 13: 9781925335934
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Dealing with Depression offers a simple, easy to follow, non-judgmental and, above all, effective exploration of depression and how to manage it. A range of strategies is outlined, including the physiological fundamentals of sleep, healthy diet and exercise as well as ideas from positive psychology that help us to take care of ourselves. Learning to regulate emotions and show compassion to ourselves and others not only reduces the impact of depression but also improves life and relationships, building resilience and decreasing the likelihood of recurring depressive episodes. Part One provides the essential background information for understanding depression. It demystifies depression and aims to remove any sense of shame about it. Instead it explains depression as a process that follows the laws of nature and is no more shameful than catching the flu. Part Two gives specific tips to improve well-being in body, mind and spirit. This prescription for physical, mental and spiritual fitness can go a long way towards both curing and preventing depression. Good self-care can improve connections to the world and to other people, creating resilience for facing the ups and downs of life. Case studies follow six people who suffered from depression for a variety of reasons and who have used the strategies outlined here to successfully deal with their depression and get their lives back.

About the Author

Jan Marsh M.A. (Hons), Dip.Clin.Psych. practised as a clinical psychologist for 40 years. For the latter part of her career, she worked in private practice, consulting with adults who presented with anxiety, depression and challenging life issues.