How can you independently determine the degree of “neglect” of depression? Where to start a new page in life if you do not know what you want? And how to “reprogram” your brain in 45 days? We are looking for answers to these questions in books that are supplemented with practical recommendations and clear algorithms for action to get out of depression.
Depression is a serious mental illness that has reached unprecedented levels of prevalence in our time. We increasingly turn to psychiatrists in search of a magic pill to produce serotonin, but forget about self-help practices. Marie Claire, together with the largest book subscription service, MyBook, has prepared a selection of books in which you can find effective advice on “reprogramming” your life: from changing daily habits and forming new neural connections to clear algorithms for eliminating external negative factors.
“Hormones of Happiness” by Loretta Graziana Breuning
Martin Seligman, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania, former president of the American Psychological Association, and the founder of positive psychology, is known primarily for his concept of “learned helplessness.” According to Seligman, it is based on pessimism, which he suggests combating with the help of “reasonable optimism.” But to do this, you need to acquire new cognitive skills, focusing on certain aspects of life and certain things. This book presents a practical guide to developing these skills, supported by the results of 25 years of scientific research.
“Mood Therapy: A Clinically Proven Way to Beat Depression Without Drugs” by David Burns
David Burns is a doctor of medical sciences, professor at Stanford University, winner of the prestigious A. Bennett Prize (for research into the processes in the brain that contribute to the development of depression), as well as the National Association of Cognitive Behavioral Therapists Award. Cognitive behavioral therapy is the only type of psychotherapy that has clinically proven effectiveness. Burns’s world bestseller is dedicated to this approach: in it you will find techniques and exercises that have been tested over many years of experience that will help you cope with typical manifestations of depression (various negative habits and attitudes, mood swings), as well as a questionnaire that allows you to determine the degree of “neglect” of depression.
“Never Someday. How to Get Out of a Deadlock and Find Yourself” by Elena Rezanova
Conventionally, depressions are divided into two groups: endogenous and exogenous. Exogenous depressions are the result of external factors that poison our everyday life, and therefore drug treatment without changes in life is often ineffective. Elena Rezanova’s book is intended for people who are tired of their “gray everyday life”. How to change an unloved activity that drives depression? How to find motivation for change? Where to start if you don’t know what you want? In this book, you will find a clear algorithm of actions that will allow you to understand yourself, find your true desires, and start a new life.
“The Upward Spiral: How Neuroscience Can Help You Overcome Negativity and Depression – Step by Step” by Alex Korb
