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Overcoming Depression
Depression and low mood
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Depression affects many people at some point in their lives. Fortunately, we now
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By Chris Williams
know that by changing certain thoughts and behaviour patterns you can greatly
improve how you feel. ‘Overcoming Depression and Low Mood’ explains how low
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mood can affect your life and helps you understand why you sometimes feel low,
anxious, angry, or guilty. It also teaches practical skills to help you change how you
feel.
Cognitive Behavioural
Therapy
By Christine Wilding
CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) for mental health
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Cognitive behavioural therapy is now hugely popular, and as a self-help technique it
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has helped millions of people in the UK alone. The first half of this book explains the
background to CBT, what it is, and how to use it. The second half shows how you can
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use CBT to deal with specific issues, such as helping to overcome depression and
anxiety, and boosting your mindfulness, resilience, assertiveness and self-esteem.
Taming the Black Dog
Tips and humour for depression
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By Bev Aisbett
A simple guide to managing depression. Modelled on Bev’s successful ‘Living with
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IT’, this book, with its unique blend of wit, information and practical tips, will be an
invaluable guide for sufferers of depression as well as anyone with a fit of ‘the blues’.
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The Mood Gym
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Interactive programme, CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) techniques for
By Helen Christensen and
Kathleen Griffiths
depression
All of us feel anxious from time to time, but for many people chronic depression can
disrupt everyday life. ‘The Mood Gym’ is an interactive programme designed for
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those who would like to manage existing negative emotions and prevent mental
health problems in the future. Drawing on the latest research and based on cognitive
behaviour therapy and interpersonal therapy, this guide will assess your mood and
anxiety levels, help you to change unhelpful patterns of thought and behaviour, and
offer proven coping strategies to help you deal with depression.
Living with a Black Dog
Carer perspective on depression, humour
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By Matthew and Ainsley
‘Living with a Black Dog’ is for carers, and offers practical and sometimes tongue-in-
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cheek tips on helping the depression sufferer, such as ‘Socks have little do with
mental health. If people could just “snap out of it” they would.’ Based on their own
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experiences, Matthew and his wife Ainsley treat the subject of depression
sympathetically, hopefully and, most importantly, humorously.
Stand By Me
Teenage focus on depression and anxiety
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By John Kirwan
Investigates issues around teenage mental health, with a focus on depression and
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anxiety. A window into an all-too-real issue facing New Zealand families, and a
powerful tool for anyone concerned about the wellbeing of young people in their
care.
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All Blacks Don’t Cry
Personal journey through depression (book with audio clips)
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By John Kirwan
Afflicted with depression for many years, including those as a high-profile
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sportsman, Kirwan was able to survive by reaching out, seeking help from those
closest to him. This New Zealand best-seller now includes more than 20 audio clips
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of inspirational messages from John Kirwan himself, creating an even more personal
reading experience and a powerful tool to help anyone suffering with depression.
Depression and Your
Child
By Deborah Serani
Child, personal journey thorugh depression
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Provides a uniquely textured understanding of paediatric depression and its
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treatments. Serani weaves her own personal experiences of being a depressed child
with her clinical experiences as a psychologist treating depressed children. Readers
will find a wealth of specific tips, recommendations, and case examples sure to make
parenting a depressed child less challenging.
Written by Health Promotion Specialist, Pegasus Health. Adapted by HealthInfo clinical advisers. February 2016.
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