Depression and Globalisation is an important academic text on the political aspects of depression, specifically the relationship between globalisation and depression. In this text Dr. Walker reestablishes the link between mental health research and treatment, along with the political and economical influences outside the world of academic and clinical mental health. Overall, this book will accomplish the task of how closely and inextricably linked these diverse fields are and the way they operate together to produce not only a cultural representation of mental illness but influence the extent and type of mental distress in the 21st century.
Covering both traditional and alternative approaches to treating depression, this guide outlines the many different types of depression including mood swings, clinical depression, and bipolar disorders. Each type of depression is explained fully and is accompanied by suggestions for the most appropriate treatments. While depression may be severe and disabling, it can be treated successfully-providing it is diagnosed and managed properly.
A practical manual for the emotion-focused treatment (EFT) of depression. With originality and thoroughness, the authors discuss the nature of depression and its treatment, examine the role of emotion, present a schematic model of depression and an overview of the course of treatment, and suggest who might benefit. Includes valuable case examples of the moment by moment process demonstrating how to leverage emotional awareness and thus bring about change.
"All you need to know about depression, presented in a clear, conscise and readable way" - Ann Dawson, World Health Organisation. 'This is a very good, comprehensive book, that is easy to use and follow. The question and answer format works well, covering many of the most commonly asked questions and worries. This is a book that, when read from cover to cover, can provide a comprehensive overview of depression but can also be kept to hand and dipped into whenever the need arises.' - Amelia Mustapha, Depression Alliance.
Most of us want to fit in. When it comes to our health or state of mind, we ask ourselves and our doctors “am I normal” hoping for a positive response. In this series, Vivienne Parry finds out how the doctors decide who’s in the normal box and who’s not when it comes to weight, height, hearts, depression, cancer, madness, metabolism, autism and drinking. And if you don't fit into the normal box, are you in need of medical treatment, or are you just different? Nine episodes of approx thirty minutes ach: (Weight, Height, Heart, Depression, Cancer, Madness, Metabolism, Asperger Syndrome and Autism, Alcohol) reuploaded
