Depression

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Depression
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Chris Irons
SeriesBloomsbury Insights in Psychology series
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:244
Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 138
ISBN/Barcode 9781137311375
ClassificationsDewey:616.8527
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)

Publishing Details

Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint Red Globe Press
Publication Date 1 September 2014
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

It has been estimated that depression may affect 12-18% of people at some point during their lifetime. This accessible introduction covers the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of clinical depression, and is engaging reading for anyone wishing to understand this complex mental health problem.

Author Biography

Chris Irons is a Clinical Psychologist working for a mental health team in the National Health Service (NHS), in London, UK. Chris gained his Ph.D from the University of Derby, UK, and his Clinical Psychology doctorate at the University of Sheffield, UK. He is a board member of the Compassionate Mind Foundation, and in his clinical work, he uses Compassion Focused Therapy in working with people suffering from a variety of severe and enduring mental health problems.