How to Understand and Deal with Depression: Everything You Need to Know by Wendy Green

A practical, supportive, and easy-to-read guide to help you understand and overcome depression, filled with helpful tips and actionable advice

Feeling overwhelmed? This little book is here to help.

How to Understand and Deal with Depression is a friendly, accessible guide with all the information and advice you need to identify the source of your struggles and take practical steps to reduce or manage the burden of your symptoms. By learning the science behind depression and understanding how it affects your mind and body, you'll start to dismantle its hold on you. And with practical ways to manage the condition—including physical, medical, and therapeutic perspectives—this book will help you support your mental health and improve your overall wellbeing.

After reading this book, you will:

Understand the science behind depression, how it manifests, what causes it, and how to identify symptoms and triggers

Be armed with practical steps you can take to alleviate the symptoms of depression, from breathing exercises and healthy lifestyle choices to problem-solving techniques and coping mechanisms

Have a host of holistic remedies up your sleeve for when depression strikes, such as mindfulness, visualization, and breathwork

Know about the medical treatments and therapies available, and know how and when to seek professional help or support