Depression: The Common Sense Approach - Softcover

Bates, Dr. Tony

 
9780717128600: Depression: The Common Sense Approach

Synopsis

Dr Tony Bates approaches the whole area of depression with sympathy, understanding and knowledge. He explains depression, outlines the common and not so common signs, looks briefly at some of the theories that have been put forward to explain it, and provides those affected with the necessary tools to help deal with it.

This is a practical and easily accessible book. The prescriptive chapters will provide sufferers with the help they need to deal with self-defeating behaviours and to change patterns of relating to others that keep them vulnerable to depression. The key message is that clear and compassionate thinking helps build self-esteem and gives us back a trust in ourselves that gets lost when we become depressed. Dr Bates also addresses important issues that are frequently overlooked for partners and families who live with a depressed person.

Other titles in the series The CommonSense Approach include 'Sleep', 'Stress', 'Pregnancy', 'Headaches', 'Addiction' and 'Men's Health'.

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About the Author

Dr Tony Bates is a clinical psychologist with more than 30 years’ experience. He is the Founding Director and CEO of Headstrong, the National Centre for Youth Mental Health, which was established in 2007 to change how Ireland thinks about and supports young people and their mental health. Prior to that, he was the Principal Clinical Psychologist at St James's Hospital, Dublin, and lectured on psychiatry and psychology in Trinity College, Dublin, and University College Dublin. He writes regular articles for the Irish Times on the issue of mental health and frequently appears on radio and television to discuss mental health, depression and suicide.

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Other Popular Editions of the Same Title

9780717147809: Coming Through Depression: A Mindful Approach to Recovery (Book & CD)

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ISBN 10:  0717147800 ISBN 13:  9780717147809
Publisher: Newleaf, 2011
Softcover