Depression Explained

by Gwendoline Smith

Depression is a common disorder, but it is surrounded by ignorance, fear and prejudice. As a clinical psychologist, Gwendoline Smith has worked with many depressed people, but it wasn't until she suffered depression herself that she fully appreciated how these factors can prevent effective treatment, In Depression Explained she faces these issues and combines personal experience, clinical information and common-sense advice for all those who have to deal with depression, including childhood and adolescent depression, post-natal and depression in the elderly.

156 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2002

About the author

Gwendoline Smith B Soc Sci, M Soc Sci (hons), Dip Clin Psych is a clinical psychologist, speaker, blogger and the author of the books Depression Explained and Sharing the Load. She also goes by the name Dr Know.

Reviews

[Lynette · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great read. Informative without being preachy, and covering the basics. I do like the way all age groups are covered, and post natal depression. The personal stories are heart wrenching but add a lot to the book. I also like the way the author acknowledges the affect on the whole family, not just the depressed person.