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Recommended Reading on Depression
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Soul
Without Shame : A Guide to Liberating Yourself From the
Judge Within by
Byron Brown.
Well
presented book which explores the effects of our superego
(or inner judge) on self-esteem, decisions and general
well-being. Includes well laid out and practical exercises
to get in touch with your inner critic and to release
its negative hold - how to break out of the prison of
self-judgement and judgement of others.
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Exercising
Your Way to Better Mental Health:
by Dr Larry
M. Leith.
A
Health and Fitness book which explores the link between
mental health, feelings of well-being and physical fitness.
While the author focuses specifically on people who are
struggling with poor self-concept, depression, anxiety
and stress, it will also be of interest to those who simply
want to improve fitness levels and to prevent stress-related
problems. Includes worksheets, checklists and specific
exercise guidelines.
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Winter
Blues : Seasonal Affective Disorder: What it is and How
to Overcome it by Norman E. Rosenthal.
The author is a senior researcher at
the National Institutes of Health and clinical professor
of Psychiatry at Georgetown University. He was also the
team leader in a research project that first described
and identified Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D.) and
is a recognised authority on mood disorders. This informative
book helps to develop an understanding of the symptoms,
causes and available treatment of S.A.D., particularly
focussing on natural interventions like light therapy,
diet, exercise, psychotherapy and natural remedies. Ideal
for the layperson, families as well as health professionals
who want a well-written, up-to-date and authoratative
resource on Seasonal Affective Disorder. (Also see Norman Rosenthal's
Book on St John's Wort - the herbal remedy for depression,
stress and Seasonal Affective Disorder)
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Self-Nurture
: Learning to Care for Yourself as Effectively as You
Care For Everyone Else by
Alice D. Domar and Henry Dreher.
Recommended
reading for every woman who spends most of her time taking
care of others, but neglects herself. A reminder that
you can only truly be there for others if you are first
there for yourself! Lots of practical examples to help
achieve self nurturance, reduce stress, develop self-esteem
and get in touch with your own needs as well as those
of others |
Michele
Carelse M.A. (Clinical Psychology)
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