The Book of Feeling Blue

Understand & manage depression
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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... Read More
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The Book of Feeling Blue

Bestselling author of The Book of Overthinking Gwendoline Smith explains what's going on when you're feeling down and offers advice on how best to cope.

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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 The Book of Feeling Blue. She specifically addresses postnatal blues and depression; depression in children, teens, and older people; and depression in relation to gender and sexuality. 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.

In Gwendoline's words: 'Depression knows no bounds. It is oblivious to gender, race, age, religion, sexual orientation. Just try to understand and be kind.'

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781988547954

Publisher: Allen & Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 January 2023

Country: New Zealand

Imprint: Allen & Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 276g

Pages: 320

About the Author

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 Knowing, The 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.

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