Flagging Depression: A Practical Guide - Softcover

Barry, Harry

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1907593411 ISBN 13: 9781907593413

Publisher: Liberties Press Ltd, 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 Co. Louth. He has a particular interest in the area of mental health and has extensive experience in his practice of dealing with issues such as depression, addiction and anxiety. He is a director of Aware and has been a regular contributor in the national media on the area of mental health since the publication of his best-selling first book, Flagging The Problem, which was recently released in new format paperback. His two subsequent books, Flagging the Therapy and Flagging Stress have also been hugely successful. Dr Barry has addressed numerous conferences and community groups and is absolutely committed to counteracting the disruptive effects of mental illness, both locally and nationally. He is a columnist in the Irish Independent's Group's local health supplements and an extremely regular contributor to NewsTalk's The Right Hook, Today FM's The Last Word and RTÉ Radio One/ RTÉ TV shows as well as frequent regional radio appearances.

Edition details

• Publisher: Liberties Press Ltd
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1907593411
• ISBN 13: 9781907593413
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 288