The Book of Feeling Blue

Bestselling author of The Book of Overthinking Gwendoline Smith explains what's going on when you're feeling down, describes depression in all its forms, and offers advice on how best to cope when you feel like this.

How do you know if you're just feeling a bit sad or if you are depressed? What level of sadness is 'normal'? How do you work out what's going on when you feel down? What kinds of treatment are available? How do you help a family member or friend who is depressed?

Psychologist Gwendoline Smith answers these questions and many more. She specifically explains post-natal blues and depression; depression in children, teens and older people; depression in relation to gender and sexuality; and Covid blues. Her knowledge is based on much research, and both clinical and personal experience of depression.

She covers the full range of treatment options, from psychiatry through to natural therapies.

With her characteristic humorous approach, examples and…