Against Depression
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In his landmark bestseller Listening to Prozac, Peter Kramer revolutionized the way we think about antidepressants and the culture in which they are so widely used. Now Kramer offers a frank and unflinching look at the condition those medications treat: depression. Definitively refuting our notions of "heroic melancholy," he walks readers through groundbreaking new research—studies that confirm depression's status as a devastating disease and suggest pathways toward resilience. Thought-provoking and enlightening, Against Depressionprovides a bold revision of our understanding of mood disorder and promises hope to the millions who suffer from it.
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A Mood Apart: The Thinker's Guide to Emotion and Its Disorders Shares psychology, nonfiction, depression
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Speaking of Sadness: Depression, Disconnection, and the Meanings of Illness Shares psychology, depression, nonfiction -
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Is It Me or My Meds?: Living with Antidepressants
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Back from the Brink: True Stories and Practical Help for Overcoming Depression and Bipolar Disorder
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Uncovering Happiness: Overcoming Depression with Mindfulness and Self-Compassion
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