Black Sun: Depression and Melancholia (Kristeva Julia)(Paperback)

Black Sun: Depression and Melancholia (Kristeva Julia)(Paperback)

In Black Sun, Julia Kristeva addresses the subject of melancholia, examining this phenomenon in the context of art, literature, philosophy, the history of religion and culture, as well as psychoanalysis. She describes the depressive as one who perceives the sense of self as a crucial pursuit and a

Melanie Klein (Kristeva Julia)(Paperback)

To the renowned psychoanalyst, philosopher, and linguist Julia Kristeva, Melanie Klein (1882-1960) was the most original innovator, male or female, in the psychoanalytic arena. Klein pioneered psychoanalytic practice with children and made major contributions to our understanding of both psychosis

The Kristeva Reader (Moi Toril)(Paperback)

Julia Kristeva is one of Europe's most brilliant and original theorists, widely acclaimed for her work in such diverse areas as linguistics, psychoanalysis, literary and political theory. The Kristeva Reader is a fully-comprehensive, easily accessible introduction to her work in English, containing

New Black - Mourning, Melancholia and Depression (Leader Darian)(Paperback / softback)

What happens when we lose someone we love? In this book, an acclaimed psychoanalyst and writer urges us to look beyond the catch-all concept of depression to explore the deeper, unconscious ways in which we respond to the experience of loss. In so doing, we can loosen the grip it may have upon our

This Incredible Need to Believe (Kristeva Julia)(Paperback)

'Unlike Freud, I do not claim that religion is just an illusion and a source of neurosis. The time has come to recognize, without being afraid of 'frightening' either the faithful or the agnostics, that the history of Christianity prepared the world for humanism.' So writes Julia Kristeva in this

Desire in Language: A Semiotic Approach to Literature and Art (Kristeva Julia)(Paperback)

Desire in Language traces the path of an investigation, extending over a period of ten years, into the semiotics of literature and the arts. But the essays of Julia Kristeva in this volume, though they often deal with literature and art, do not amount to either 'literary criticism' or 'art

The Severed Head: Capital Visions (Kristeva Julia)(Paperback)

Informed by a provocative exhibition at the Louvre curated by the author, The Severed Head unpacks artistic representations of severed heads from the Paleolithic period to the present. Surveying paintings, sculptures, and drawings, Julia Kristeva turns her famed critical eye to a study of the head

Strangers to Ourselves (Kristeva Julia)(Paperback)

This book is concerned with the notion of the 'stranger' -the foreigner, outsider, or alien in a country and society not their own- as well as the notion of strangeness within the self -a person's deep sense of being, as distinct from outside appearance and their conscious idea of self. Kristeva

Monsoon Summer (Gregson Julia)(Paperback / softback)

From the bestselling author of the Richard and Judy Book Club summer read, East of the Sun, Julia Gregson returns with this compelling love story set in India - perfect for fans of The Tea Planter's

Depression: An Introduction (Dowds Barbara)(Paperback)

A comprehensive introduction into the incidence, causes, and consequences of depression and how psychotherapy can help with its management and treatment. Aimed at practising psychotherapists, psychoanalysts, counsellors, and all professionals in the mental health field, it will also be of interest

Ketamine for Treatment-Resistant Depression - Neurobiology and Applications(Paperback / softback)

Ketamine for Treatment-Resistant Depression: Neurobiology and Applications provides a simple, evidence-based overview for neuropsychiatrists and translational researchers on this medication, its mechanisms of actions, eligibility of patients for treatment, and the preparation and implementation of

Reverse Depression Naturally: Alternative Treatments for Mood Disorders, Anxiety and Stress (Honda Michelle)(Paperback)

Offering breakthrough and effective holistic methods to manage and reduce depression and anxiety naturally from a leading naturopathic doctor. Globally, more than 300 million people of all ages suffer from depression and that number is only increasing. Reverse Depression Naturally provides a

Flagging the Therapy: Pathways Out of Depression and Anxiety (Barry Harry)(Paperback)

A practical, step-by-step guide to identify and cope with depression by bestselling author and GP Dr Harry Barry. Depression and anxiety can have a debilitating effect on sufferers and their families. However, in many cases, these afflictions can be treated and risks of recurrence significantly

Rumination-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Depression (Watkins Edward R.)(Paperback)

Negative rumination plays a key role in the onset and maintenance of depression and anxiety--and targeting this persistent mental habit in treatment can lead to better client outcomes and reduced residual symptoms. Rumination-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy (RFCBT) for depression combines

Complete CBT Guide for Depression and Low Mood (Brosan Lee)(Paperback / softback)

A comprehensive self-help guide for people with depression and low mood that also gives invaluable advice for families and other

The Postpartum Depression Workbook: Strategies to Overcome Negative Thoughts, Calm Stress, and Improve Your Mood (Burd Abigail)(Paperback)

Powerful strategies and compassionate support for overcoming postpartum depression Becoming a parent is a huge transition. For some, the mood swings, the pressures, and the anxiety can be intense and overwhelming. One in five women will develop postpartum depression (PPD) after pregnancy--so if

Surfacing: People Coping with Depression and Mental Illness (Scher Marion)(Paperback)

An average of 1400 people call the South African Depression and Anxiety Suicide Helpline every day. And those are just the people who know it exists and are able to reach out for help, either for themselves or for a loved one. Journalist Marion Scher has spent years speaking to people suffering

Depression - A Public Feeling (Cvetkovich Ann)(Paperback / softback)

In Depression: A Public Feeling, Ann Cvetkovich combines memoir and critical essay in search of ways of writing about depression as a cultural and political phenomenon that offer alternatives to medical models. She describes her own experience of the professional pressures, creative anxiety, and

Black Milk - On Motherhood and Writing (Shafak Elif)(Paperback / softback)

Postpartum depression affects millions of new mothers every year. This is an epic poem to women

Black Waters (Jones Julia)(Paperback / softback)

On Murder, Mourning and Melancholia (Freud Sigmund)(Paperback / softback)

Written against a background of war and racism, this work sees a similarly self-destructive savagery underlying individual life in the modern age, which issues at times in self-harm and

Transformed by Postpartum Depression: Women's Stories of Trauma and Growth (Brumpton Sarah)(Paperback)

Depression Is Contagious (Yapko Michael)(Paperback)

Depression is the world's most common mood disorder, and it is spreading like a viral contagion. You can't catch depression in the same way you catch a cold, but the latest research provides overwhelming support that moods spread through social conditions, defining depression as more a social

Depression: A Practical Guide (Barry Harry)(Paperback)

A practical, four step program to help you understand and cope with depression. As many as 1 in 4 British people have depression at any one time, and despite being so prevalent in our lives and communities, there is still lingering reluctance to talk about depression and its effects. In