This is a guide to recovery from sadness, loss and depression. Serious depression can make the world a hostile place, full of frustration and disappointment. This book explains what is known about all kinds of depression, explores why the brain tends to shift to such negative styles of thinking when we are depressed, and shows how mind and body can interact to provoke this. The guide also provides step-by-step strategies for tackling depressed states of mind, and case histories to show how others have overcome their problems.