“All the art of living lies in a fine mingling of letting go and holding on”
Henry Ellis (1859-1939), British Psychologist
The awareness about mental depression among common people is greatly
missing.A widely held misconception is that it’s a problem which springs
from the mind and unlike other ailments does not need medical attention.
Those who suffer from it stay reluctant to bring it to the notice for the fear of
stigma and isolation. This book by an eminent psychiatrist throws light on
this grossly misunderstood subject and presents a host of measures to
control the impulsivity and reactivity that underlie depression in a simple
language and lucid conversational style. The book is replete with the
anecdotal incidents and practical wisdom maintaining a finer balance
between extremes of life; from the clutches of the dreadful, to reclaim life.
This book is a must read for all those who want to understand mental
depression better.In short, this book provides a complete road map to
healing, that includes physical, mental, and emotional guidance to combat
depression.Apart from being a valuable guide for navigating through the
many pieces of the mental depression, the book is an extraordinary resource
which offers solution for myriad individuals at all stages of the mental illness.
The multifaceted symptoms of this complex illness are addressed with
compassion, wisdom, and wit. Mr Saha’s ability to conceptualize the
disease related to the mind, sheds vital light on understanding the disease
better. To this end, the book provides an outstanding compendium of the
ways to deal with the disease. The book is a must for anyone interested in
reclaiming the mind’s ability and embracing hope as they fight with the
menace called depression.


Dr. Hiranmay Saha, an internationally acclaimed psychiatrist and a social
activist with a busy clinical practice is dynamically engaged in social
endeavours of spreading awareness regarding mental disorders.
Dr. Saha, a fellow of India Psychiatric Society, known in India and
it’s neighbourhood for his tireless crusade against the social stigma and
isolation attached to mental illness, spearheads the mass awareness
campaign, “Detect Depression Defeat Depression” with a mission
to remove the misconception about mental illness specially depression
amongst common.

The proceeds of this book will go to the welfare of mentally disabled persons.

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