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Flagging Depression: A Practical Guide
Author(s): Harry Barry (Author)
- Publisher: Liberties Press
- Publication Date: August 1, 2012
- Language: English
- Print length: 287 pages
- ISBN-10: 1907593411
- ISBN-13: 9781907593413
Book Description
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.
Editorial Reviews
Review
“For those dealing with the pain of depression, Harry Barry’s latest book, Flagging Depression: A Practical Guide, offers a simple step-by-step guide for a sure path to recovery.”
Dr. Muiris Houston, The Irish Times
Dr. Muiris Houston, The Irish Times
About the Author
Dr Harry Barry is a medical doctor based in County Louth. He has a particular interest in the area of mental health and has extensive experience of dealing with issues such as depression, addiction and anxiety. He is a regular contributor in the national media on the subject of mental health and is the author of the best-selling Flagging series: Flagging the Problem, Flagging the Therapy, Flagging Depression, Flagging Stress and Flagging the Screenager, all available from Liberties Press.
