Breaking Through Depression

"Compassionate and wide-ranging . . . a leading researcher reveals promising new treatments for depression -- Rhys Blakely * The Times * Gold makes a convincing argument for his theory . . . Many sections of Breaking Through Depression read like a medical memoir, intercutting stories from the frontline of this research with detailed scientific explanations. I found his descriptions of the condition to be painfully precise -- David Robson * Observer * Masterful . . . distils extensive clinical experience, personal insights, and the scientific achievements of a professional lifetime, to offer a lucid analysis of what it will take to understand, treat, and ultimately defeat what is todays ""cancer of the self"" -- Peter Whybrow * Emeritus Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry and Neuroscience, UCLA and Founding Member and Fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists * An inspiring exploration of the recent advances and remarkable new methods that offer promising paths to wellness * Next Big Idea Club * Beautiful, humane, a masterpiece . . . exquisitely delves into one of the most pervasive causes of misery in the world . . . Those who suffer will be rewarded with a deep understanding of depression and newly available treatments, as well as with realistic hope -- George P. Chrousos * Chairman Emeritus, Department of Pediatrics, Athens University School of Medicine * Dr. Gold combines biological research and expertise in psychotherapy in a way that makes him the preeminent expert on depression in the world . . . an unprecedented resource for those struggling with depression and for those trying to better understand depression in order to help friends and family members struggling with this dreaded disease. I recommend this stunning book with the highest levels of enthusiasm -- Julio Licinio * former Dean and Distinguished Professor of Neuroscience and Psychiatry at SUNY * One of the greatest authorities on Earth when it comes to depression * The Herald *"