The Sheldon Short Guide to Depression

by Tim Cantopher

Depression is a physical illness caused by malfunction of the limbic system, the brain circuitry which controls many of the body's processes, such as sleeping-waking cycles, temperature control, eating patterns, hormones - and mood. Depression ensues when the limbic system becomes overloaded, such as during periods of prolonged stress. This book explains the workings behind depression, and how to tackle this debilitating condition.
Topics

· What may trigger a depressive episode

· What to do when you get ill

· Recovery

· Staying well

· Treatments

· Some skills for problem areas - relaxation, problem-solving, sleep

224 pages, Paperback

Published October 22, 2015

About the author

Dr. Tim Cantopher studied at University College, London, and University College Hospital. He trained as a psychiatrist at St James' Hospital, Portsmouth, and St George's, University of London. He has been a member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists since 1983 and was elected fellow of the college in 1999. He worked as a consultant psychiatrist with the Priory Group of Hospitals from 1993 until his retirement from clinical practice in 2015. Depressive Illness: The Curse of the Strong was Dr. Cantopher's first, and remains his bestselling, book.

Reviews

[Linda Amos · Rating 4 out of 5]

A clear guide for what you can do to help yourself out of the black pit. Written in a way which ensures the reader knows they are not alone, that there is help out there and what it is. It may be a short read but if you are using this as a 'workbook' type of road take it slowly after an initial first read as this will make it easy for you.