The Depression Cure: The Six-Step Programme to Beat Depression Without Drugs

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A groundbreaking treatment that has been clinically proven to deliver a lifelong cure for depression A groundbreaking treatment that has been clinically proven to deliver a lifelong cure for depression from Stephen S Ilardi, PhD, associate professor of clinical psychology at the University of Kansas, USA. Six practical steps that will change your life! 'Practical, straightforward, grounded in persuasive research, this book is recommended for anyone seeking an alternative approach to treating depression' -- Library Journal 'Promising results' -- US News & World Report 'One of the best books on depression I've read' -- ***** Reader review 'The sanest approach to depression that I've come across' -- ***** Reader review 'Comprehensive, positive, life-affirming' -- ***** Reader review 'Give the 6 steps a try - it won't do you any harm and it may make life worth living again' -- ***** Reader review 'I can honestly say it has changed my life' -- ***** Reader review 'Worth every penny' -- ***** Reader review 'A breath of fresh air' -- ***** Reader review *************************************************************************** Based on extensive research with an amazing success rate, The Depression Cure outlines a step-by-step plan for recovery from depression, which focuses on six key lifestyle elements that have largely disappeared in healthy doses from modern life- - physical exercise - omega-3 fatty acids - natural sunlight exposure - restorative sleep - social connectedness - meaningful, engaging activity With his six-step programme, Dr Ilardi not only makes sense of depression but offers a practical and straightforward plan for recovery. With a week by week plan, tracking charts and comprehensive and accessible explanations, The Depression Cure is an essential guide for anyone seeking an alternative approach to depression treatment.

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promising results * US News & World Report *
This book isn't just about depression. Dr Ilardi's program can help all of us live with more zest and a greater sense of well-being -- Harriet Lerner, author of The Dance of Anger
[Ilardi] presents his alternative approach based on cognitive-behavioral therapy with an anthropological twist . . . Research findings (including the author's own study on the treatment's efficacy) are translated into readable terms . . . Practical, straightforward, grounded in persuasive research, this book is recommended for anyone seeking an alternative approach to treating depression * Library Journal *

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Stephen S Ilardi, PhD, is associate professor of clinical psychology at the University of Kansas, USA, and the author of over 40 professional articles on mental illness. Through his active clinical practice, Dr Ilardi has treated several hundred depressed patients.