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Understanding and Dealing With Depression

ISBN: 9781849533911

Author: Dr Keith Souter    Publisher: Summersdale Publishers

People suffering from depression can feel helpless and lost, but a basic understanding of the condition can go a long way to helping to treat it and its symptom...


People suffering from depression can feel helpless and lost, but a basic understanding of the condition can go a long way to helping to treat it and its symptoms.

Depression affects 1 in 5 adults at some point during their lives, and for many people it can seriously affect their quality of life, as well as having a significant effect on family and friends.

This book gives the basic information needed to understand what depression is, how to recognise it, and, most essentially, how to deal with it, including details on:

• Different types of depression

• What depression can feel like

• Medical and holistic ways of treating depression

• Things you can do yourself to control the symptoms


Bind: paperback


Pages: 176


Dimensions: 129 x 198 mm


Publication Date: 01-07-2013


$24.99 $12.50
Understanding and Dealing with Stroke

ISBN: 9781849533904

Author: Dr Keith Souter    Publisher: Summersdale Publishers

It is estimated that there are up to 30 strokes every minute throughout the world.* A stroke can be fatal or disabling, while others are purely temporary with a...


It is estimated that there are up to 30 strokes every minute throughout the world.* A stroke can be fatal or disabling, while others are purely temporary with a recovery time of less than 24 hours. Whatever the case, a stroke is always serious and as well as having physical and mental consequences for the sufferer, it can also have a significant effect on other family members. This book gives the basic information needed to understand what a stroke is, how to spot the risk factors that may contribute to a stroke, and how to take steps to deal with the repercussions, including details on:

• What happens in a stroke

• The different types of stroke

• Stroke recovery and rehabilitation

• Medication and aids and equipment for independent living

*Source: World Stroke Campaign


Bind: paperback


Pages: 176


Dimensions: 129 x 198 mm


Publication Date: 01-07-2013


$24.99 $12.50
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