The Book of Feeling Blue: Understand & manage depression
(Paperback)
Available Formats
Publishing Details
The Book of Feeling Blue: Understand & manage depression
By (Author) Gwendoline Smith
Allen & Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand
Allen & Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand
17th January 2023
New Zealand
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
Self-help, personal development and practical advice
616.8527
Physical Properties
Paperback
320
Width 128mm, Height 198mm
276g
Description
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. 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.'
Reviews
The book itself is filled with many beautiful yet helpful illustrations, graphs and quotes that help understand her points better. Smith also includes various checklists and quizzes that help inform people of symptoms to look out for in others and in themselves. Tearaway - Caitlin Robinson
The author of The Book of Feeling Blue, is funny direct, warm, and knowledgeable. As well as being a clinical psychologist, she is also honest about her own personal experience of depression, Rather than a downer, fun illustrations and plenty of helpful facts make this book an uplifting relief. The Sunday Star Times
Author Bio
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.
