by Andrew Solomon · 2001
Pulitzer Prize finalist; comprehensive exploration of depression across culture, biology, and lived experience.
Best for: Clients and family members seeking deep understanding of depression across biological, psychological, and cultural dimensions.
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Pulitzer Prize finalist; comprehensive exploration of depression across culture, biology, and lived experience.
Solomon's sweeping, personal account of depression won wide acclaim for its honesty. Validating for clients who want to feel less alone in the experience.
Best for: Clients and family members seeking deep understanding of depression across biological, psychological, and cultural dimensions.
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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