Let's talk about depression: recognize the disease. Overcome isolation. Accept help. Karp D.A.

The first book of the series “How to Live” represents a comprehensive study of depression - a severe illness, which is often perceived in society as “bad mood” or “laziness”. Its author, David A. Karp, professor of sociology of the Boston College, lives with this diagnosis for many years. Based on his own experience and deep interviews with patients, he identifies the most important aspects and problems in the “career of depression”: understanding and taking the disease, a sense of isolation and the need to be heard. A special place is given to the role of relatives and friends of the patient during depressive episodes. As the author assures, they also need help and support.

This book needs to read everyone who is in contact with depression in one way or another. It will be useful to everyone who is fond of psychology and medicine, is engaged in social and humanitarian issues.