
Almost everyone has been touched by at least a mild form of depression, and thus has some sense of what severe depressive illness must be like. In addition to the most serious clinical cases which can lead to institutionalization or even suicide, this book explores the normal...

Explores the current state of knowledge in the field of depression, which points to the powerful influence of genetics on mental life and behaviour. While focusing mainly on depressive illness, the book also considers related topics such as circadian rhythms, delusional thinking...