Faber & Faber

Malignant Sadness: Lewis Wolpert

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Synopsis:

Several years ago, Lewis Wolpert had a severe depressive episode. Despite a happy marriage and successful scientific career, he could think only of suicide. When eventually he did recover, he became aware of the stigma attached to depression - and just how difficult it was to get reliable information. With characteristic candour and determination he set about writing Malignant Sadness, his acclaimed investigation into the causes and treatments of this devastating disease, which formed the basis for a BBC TV series.

Now, in this updated version of the book, Wolpert speaks of his own further depressive episodes. He also brings scientific and medical thinking on the disease up to date - from the possible dangers of antidepressants and the discovery of genes that predispose one to becoming depressed, to what could be done to improve the wider understanding of mental health.

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Non-fiction

Sub-categories:

Biography & Memoir

Genres & Themes:

Depression; Survival