The epidemic of stress, anxiety and depression that is sweeping the Western world is accompanied by huge social, economic and personal costs. This accessible and groundbreaking book is designed to help sufferers, their families and health professionals. The authors, both former sufferers, argue that the medical profession's current approach is not working. They dispel the fear and prejudice surrounding mental illness and present a new, effective programme for dealing with stress, anxiety and depression. They describe the successes that they and others have achieved through new treatment methods. You will discover your risk factors and how to reduce them, how mental health problems can be diagnosed more effectively and how to ensure the best possible treatment. They go on to present the 10 lifestyle factors that affect the likelihood of developing anxiety and depression, and reveal the 10 food factors that can improve mental well-being. BEATING STRESS, ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION is essential reading for sufferers and their families.
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I feel so much better and I intend to adhere to as many of the book's diktas as possible (ELLE HEALTH )
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One person in six suffers from depression and chronic anxiety. This book reveals better ways to diagnose and treat stress, anxiety and depression
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IT MAY SEEM STRANGE to begin a book about beating stress, anxiety and depression with the nursery rhyme that inspired the title of one of the most dark and controversial books about mental illness, but One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest - and in particular the 1975 film version starring Jack Nicholson - has done a great deal to influence the public perception of mental illness. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
IT MAY SEEM STRANGE to begin a book about beating stress, anxiety and depression with the nursery rhyme that inspired the title of one of the most dark and controversial books about mental illness, but One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest - and in particular the 1975 film version starring Jack Nicholson - has done a great deal to influence the public perception of mental illness. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is an extremely helpful book, both for sufferers and their families, and also health professionals.
Janet and Jane have exposed a number of shortcomings of the conventional approaches of the medical and mental health services. They guide the individual towards seeking the best treatment in an easy to understand manner.
They expose the dangers of mis-diagnosis and inappropriate medication prescription and their experiences reveal the depths to which this can subject intelligent, professional people. Their stories do, however, show how it is possible (and necessary!) to obtain the correct advice and how important diet and therapy can be.
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Peter N Ralph
Janet and Jane have exposed a number of shortcomings of the conventional approaches of the medical and mental health services. They guide the individual towards seeking the best treatment in an easy to understand manner.
They expose the dangers of mis-diagnosis and inappropriate medication prescription and their experiences reveal the depths to which this can subject intelligent, professional people. Their stories do, however, show how it is possible (and necessary!) to obtain the correct advice and how important diet and therapy can be.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Peter N Ralph
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By G. Hardy
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This book came as a very welcome surprise to me and at just the right moment of my life.
I have long been impressed by Prof. Plant's work, and the thorough, painstaking research that goes into each of her books.
I have fought a long and so far remarkably successful battle against prostate cancer, and I credit my progress to finding Prof.Plant's own story of her struggle against breast cancer, in "Your Life In Your Hands", within days of my diagnosis in April 2005.
Early this year, in May 2008, I was feeling particularly 'down' and just could not fathom out why. Surely I would have had far more reason to be depressed in the first months of diagnosis, not now - at such a highpoint in my life; I had finished all cancer treatment.
As usual, the impatient patient that is me began trawling the internet for answers. I had already asked questions of my family doctor and my oncologist, but felt disatisfied with their responses and suggestions.
I felt there must be a biochemical reason why I was feeling so depressed and unable to cope. I wondered if there was some imbalance of hormones in my body.
I was amazed to discover that Jane Plant had written this book with Janet Stephenson and that both had suffered badly at one time with stress, anxiety and depression, yet had found a way to successfully combat the illness.
I read the book from cover to cover, and it certainly did open my eyes.
At last I could see clear reasons why I was feeling the way I did. There was nothing for me to be ashamed about - I hadn't suddenly became 'weak-willed' or lazy. There really WERE hormonal imbalances, and there really were possible solutions.
I am now seen regularly by an endocrinologist and I have followed all the suggestions in this book to keep myself on the path to a full recovery.
I would thoroughly recommend this ground-breaking book to anyone who is feeling depressed - and baffled as to exactly what is causing such depression.
George Hardy
I have long been impressed by Prof. Plant's work, and the thorough, painstaking research that goes into each of her books.
I have fought a long and so far remarkably successful battle against prostate cancer, and I credit my progress to finding Prof.Plant's own story of her struggle against breast cancer, in "Your Life In Your Hands", within days of my diagnosis in April 2005.
Early this year, in May 2008, I was feeling particularly 'down' and just could not fathom out why. Surely I would have had far more reason to be depressed in the first months of diagnosis, not now - at such a highpoint in my life; I had finished all cancer treatment.
As usual, the impatient patient that is me began trawling the internet for answers. I had already asked questions of my family doctor and my oncologist, but felt disatisfied with their responses and suggestions.
I felt there must be a biochemical reason why I was feeling so depressed and unable to cope. I wondered if there was some imbalance of hormones in my body.
I was amazed to discover that Jane Plant had written this book with Janet Stephenson and that both had suffered badly at one time with stress, anxiety and depression, yet had found a way to successfully combat the illness.
I read the book from cover to cover, and it certainly did open my eyes.
At last I could see clear reasons why I was feeling the way I did. There was nothing for me to be ashamed about - I hadn't suddenly became 'weak-willed' or lazy. There really WERE hormonal imbalances, and there really were possible solutions.
I am now seen regularly by an endocrinologist and I have followed all the suggestions in this book to keep myself on the path to a full recovery.
I would thoroughly recommend this ground-breaking book to anyone who is feeling depressed - and baffled as to exactly what is causing such depression.
George Hardy
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is an excellent book for anyone suffering from stress, anxiety and/or depression. The authors thoroughly cover all aspects and open your eyes to new ways of living a happy and full life. With their own personal experiences you as a reader feel you can really relate to the authors.
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This book was quite interesting but there are better ones on the market. Perhaps i was looking for a magic cure and dissapointed that i didntfind it.
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Scientific skills are not easily transferrable
J Browne makes a good point about this book's scientific arguments. There is no robust data supporting the role of blood tests of neurotransmitter amines in the diagnosis of... Read more
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A welcome alternative to taking drugs
At last, a book that offers many alternatives to taking drugs - which deal with the symptoms, not the causes.This book impressed me by being well supported by scientific proof. Read more
Published on 22 Sep 2008 by Robin - practising counsellor
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excellent book, full of real science
apart from the slightly questionable review below I agree with everyone else i've ever met who read and used this book. Brilliant, helpful and different. Read more
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Full Of Too Much False Pseudo Scientifics Arguments On Depression
How I heard about this Book was on the RTE Pat Kenny Radio Program it was been promoted by the Authors listeners were told about having a hormonal test for post natal depression... Read more
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