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The Book of Feeling Blue
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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...
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See moreBestselling 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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