Positive Psychology for Overcoming Depression - Softcover

Miriam Akhtar

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9781780281049: Positive Psychology for Overcoming Depression

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1780281048 ISBN 13: 9781780281049

Publisher: Watkins Publishing LTD, 2012

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"For many years I have recommended "Mind Over Mood," to my clinical psychology trainees as the psychological treatment manual of choice. Miriam Akhtar has now written a very credible depression treatment manual, based on the principles of positive psychology. I am sure that this book will go on to become one of the few other classics in this field, along with Beck and Wolpert. Highly recommended!" --Dr Jerome Carson, Clinical Psychologist and Professor, London

One in two people in the developed world will experience depression in their lifetime. Positive psychology is the scientific study of optimal functioning - what it takes to feel good, function well and flourish. This young branch of psychology has been scientifically proven to increase happiness and well-being, but what is not so well known is that a delightful consequence of these interventions is that they also reduce the symptoms of depression.

Positive Psychology for Overcoming Depression is aimed at the millions suffering mild-to-moderate depression and those who want to protect themselves against persistent low moods. The book explains key strategies to help you overcome depression and reduce the chances of it recurring. As you practise the simple yet highly-effective exercises, you will find your mood lifts naturally, your confidence, resilience, positivity and strength grow and your outlook becomes more optimistic. These strategies come from the author's professional practice as a positive psychologist and coach, her background as a journalist and as someone who has suffered from depression herself.

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A wonderful set of ideas and techniques that can help reduce depression and build happiness. They're simple, engaging, practical and - most importantly- they're all based on evidence from the latest positive psychology research, so we know they really work" --Mark Williamson, Director of Action for Happiness

"My advice is to give this book a go. If I was going to buy one book on positive psychology to treat depression, I'd choose an author who'd been properly trained as a positive psychologist, who knows how to write in an engaging and accessible way, and who understands, first-hand, the challenges of depression. In short, I'd choose Miriam." --Dr Phil Hammond, GP & Comedian

"The first to apply positive psychology solutions to depression,Miriam's book is clear, engaging and enlightening. In fact it is so good that despite all my existing knowledge, I borrowed a few tips for myself! I love the summary tables and the first-aid kits - they really bring positive psychology to life." --Dr Ilona Boniwell, Programme Leader for the first MSc in Applied Positive Psychology in Europe, UEL.

"This book is a joy. Miriam Akhtar clearly demonstrates that positive psychology is both practical and effective. The book will be a vital tool in our work supporting people in recovering their wellbeing." --Amanda Williamson. Founder and Director of Phew (Devon) - Promoting Health and Emotional Wellbeing

About the Author:

Miriam Akhtar, MAPP, is one of the first qualified positive psychologists in practice in the UK and a former winner of the Medical Journalists Association Gold Award. Miriam's professional interest in positive psychology began in the mid-nineties when she made a programme on the science of happiness for BBC Radio 4. She works now as a positive psychology coach, trainer and lecturer developing the next generation of positive psychologists.

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