A practical four step programme to help you understand & cope with depression As many as 1 in 4 British people have depression at any one time & despite being so prevalent in our lives & communities there is still lingering reluctance to talk about depression & its effects In Depression A practical guide Dr Barry is determined to break the silence & provide practical advice to those suffering from depression as well as their families & friends Dr Barry reveals a simple four step programme to deal with depression from beginning the journey how to feel better how to get better & how to stay well He explores holistic approaches involving lifestyle as well as drug therapy talk therapy (particularly CBT) & mindfulness Previously published as Flagging Depression this edition has been fully revised & updated