Synopses & Reviews
An unusual examination of depression from the point of view of mental health workers who have themselves been despondent. This `travel guide' serves as the most comprehensive collection of phenomenological accounts of depressive experiences available. Examines some ultimately positive effects of the depressive experience in personal and professional life and relates personal accounts to scientific findings.
Table of Contents
Trouble at Work.
Arrivals and Departures.
Women and Depression.
Living with Depression.
Depression in Retrospect.
Depression - No Way Out?
Conclusion.
References.