Depression is more common than we want to believe. Bates 's heartwarming
message is that clear and compassionate thinking helps build self-esteem
and gives us back a trust in ourselves that gets lost when we become
depressed. UNDERSTANDING AND OVERCOMING DEPRESSION is a useful tool that
helps sufferers and their families understand and cope with depression.
Included are strategies for: Removing obstacles to recovery.Doing one
thing at a time.Changing your self-image.Living with a depressed person.