Flagging Depression : A Practical Guide

The fourth installment of Dr Harry Barry's best-selling Flagging series, Flagging Depression not only reaches out to those dealing with depression, but also their friends and family, offering vital assistance. With the current economic climate causing increased stress and depression in our day-to-day lives, mental health issues and higher suicide rates are a worrying trend. With a foreword by Paul Kelly of Console, Flagging Depression lays out a practical four step approach with particular emphasis on how to feel better, get better and stay well. "Major depression affects up to 15% of the population. Many people have a genetic predisposition to the disease ... most people, given the correct treatment, recover well ... Barry offers advice to those suffering from depression, 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 ... featuring lifestyle and dietary changes, talk therapy and medication"--Publisher's description