by Matt Haig · 2015
Personal account of depression and anxiety recovery — widely read, stigma-reducing, and often gifted by clients to family.
Best for: Adults in recovery from depression and anxiety, or their loved ones, who want an honest, hopeful memoir.
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Personal account of depression and anxiety recovery — widely read, stigma-reducing, and often gifted by clients to family.
Haig's short memoir of living through depression and anxiety is widely loved for its warmth. Comforting for clients in the thick of it who need hope more than instruction.
Best for: Adults in recovery from depression and anxiety, or their loved ones, who want an honest, hopeful memoir.
A note. This is reading material, not clinical treatment. If you’re working through something difficult, books complement therapy — they don’t replace it. Book a session with our team for personalised support.
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