Overcoming Depression

A self-help guide which provides step-by-step strategies for sufferers of depression, using cognitive therapy techniques. The book explains how mind and body interact and how depression can evolve. Case histories are included.

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Serious depression can make the world a hostile place, full of frustration and disappointment. This internationally acclaimed book explains what is known about all kinds of depression and shows how mind and body can interact to provoke it. The book is in three sections: the first explains the causes of depression, the second provides provides step-by-step strategies and the third considers related issues such as shame, anger, approval, perfectionism and guilt.