A timeless, enduring self-help work that still offers invaluable insight on the subject of depression some 40 years after its original publication. This new edition includes the latest information on medications, alternative therapies, and more. Author Dr. Frederic Flach was one of the pioneers in the study of biology and depression and established the groundwork for the understanding of human resilience. Dr. Flach's positive, informative approach showed that an individual could turn their depression into a powerful force for personal growth.