Dimensions
140 x 216 x 25mm
A groundbreaking look at depression and other mental illness by Charles Whitfield, author of 'Healing The Child Within' and 'Boundaries And Relationships'.
Almost 40 percent of the population suffers some form of depression or mental illness, and with prescriptions of anti-depressants at an all-time high, the situation is reaching epidemic in Western society. Despite this prevalence, the causes of mental illness remain largely a mystery.
The prevailing theory sees the cause as a trans-generational genetic defect of brain chemistry, which is best treated with medication. However, new breakthroughs have been made by health professionals that dispute this theory, and show, rather, that in numerous instances previous traumas are what lead to mental illness.
In this bold new book, renowned physician and psychotherapist Charles Whitfield takes a new look at the common problems of depression, anxiety, addictions, eating disorders, schizophrenia and other mental illness.
The book shows the strong and at times causal relationship between childhood trauma and future depression and other mental illness; Dr Whitfield explores the risks, side effects and high cost of treating these disorders with anti-depressant drugs, and provides an alternative treatment and recovery program for people with mental disorders and history of childhood trauma.
Dr Whitfield's book offers hope and help for those who have been held hostage by their disease, and provides clinicians with new solutions and alternatives to high-risk medication.
