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The World Health Organisation says that depression will be one of the major causes of death and suffering in the twenty first century. Depression is common, troublesome, painful and dangerous. It is frequently overlooked and often mistaken for mere blues and blahs. Written for adults but also useful to teenagers, Too Blue, will take you on a journey into the world of depression. Through words and cartoons this book vividly illustrates and explains depression and other mood disorders. |
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Too Blue's simple text and many drawings bring the symptoms of depression and the havoc of mania into clear focus. Treatments are described and explained in a balanced way. A special section is provided for those who want to know something about the underlying workings of the brain and how they relate to depression. |
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Too Blue is an encouraging book which tackles tough topics like suicide in a clear and helpful way. It is a book which will prove useful to those who suffer from depression and for other people too. After all, just about everybody, sooner or later, is involved with someone who is seriously depressed. The author and illustrator of Too Blue is a psychiatrist who shares with the reader knowledge and optimism acquired through decades of helping depressed people battle their painful illness. |
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