The Book of Feeling Blue - Understand & Manage Depression

Author(s): Gwendoline Smith

Psychology | Aotearoa New Zealand Non-Fiction

Bestselling author of The Book of Overthinking, Gwendoline Smith explains what's going on when you're feeling down, describes depression in all its forms, and offers advice on how best to sort your life when you feel like this. How do you know if you're just feeling a bit sad or if you are depressed? What level of sadness is 'normal'? How do you work out what's going on when you feel down? What kinds of treatment are available? How do you help a family member or friend who is depressed? Psychologist Gwendoline Smith answers these questions and many more. In addition she specifically explains post-natal blues and depression; depression in children, teens and older people; depression in relation to gender and sexuality; and Covid blues. Her knowledge is based on much research, and both clinical and personal experience of depression. She covers the full range of treatment options, from psychiatry through to natural therapies. With her characteristic humorous approach, examples and anecdotes, Gwendoline offers powerful strategies for addressing these issues. Based on cognitive behavioural therapy, The Book of Feeling Blue will help you understand depression and learn how to treat it. Her knowledge is based on much research, and both clinical and personal experience of depression.

Author Biography: Gwendoline Smith MNZM, B. Soc. Sci., M. Soc. Sci. (Hons), Dip. Clin. Psych., is a clinical psychologist, speaker, blogger and the author of the titles The Book of KnowingThe Book of Overthinking and The Book of Angst, among others. In January 2022 Gwendoline was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for her services to mental health. She also goes by the name Dr Know.


Product Information

General Fields

  • : 9781988547954
  • : Allen & Unwin
  • : Allen & Unwin
  • : 01 August 2022
  • : {"length"=>["19.8"], "width"=>["12.8"], "units"=>["Centimeters"]}
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : Gwendoline Smith
  • : Paperback
  • : English
  • : 316