Depression

the long version

Most of us suffer from feelings of depression at some times of our lives, but some of us will suffer from clinical depression - depression that can be treated. In this book the author explodes many of the myths that have grown up about this most common of illnesses, and describes it - like any other illness - in terms of symptoms, diagnosis, classification of the different types of illness, and their treatment and prognosis. This book will be a great help to everyone who suffers from depression, and their families - as well as nurses, doctors, social workers, ministers, and others who as professionals are likely to meet people suffering from depression.