Book Review February 14, 2008

Faces of Depression

Prim Care Companion J Clin Psychiatry 2008;10(1):78-79

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Faces of Depression contains 8 chapters in which briefstories (1 to 4 pages) of individuals with depression are narrated.These are true-life experiences of “regular” individualsand are not the experiences of famous personalities.Stories include those of adolescents, adults, and spouses ofindividuals experiencing depression. The book is easy toread and can be understood by those without formal trainingin mental health or medicine.