This is depression. A complete guide for those who want to understand depression.

Depression is so common today that it can be called a mental illness typical of our time. Canadian psychiatrist Diana Macintosh helps to understand the condition by looking at it from different perspectives. The illness is described from the viewpoints of both clinicians and patients. The content covers almost all aspects of the phenomenon being described and remains very engaging and easy to read. It successfully weaves together reviews of complex scientific literature and entertaining sketches from life.
The book discusses the right and necessary things for the patient or anyone interested in the issue of depression and mental health in general. It will be a reliable assistant to people experiencing depression, those caring for or working with them, as well as mental health professionals looking to hone their skills in providing psychological and psychiatric assistance.