"If depression has made inroads into your life, this book tells you not to lose hope. Drawing from real-life experience and meticulous research, Shubhrata Prakash shares her expert knowledge on what it means to have depression, and how to identify your particular strain and overcome your sense of hopelessness. The D Word tells you about: - Major Depressive Disorder - The effects of depression on your mental and physical well-being - The different forms of treatment available, from therapy to alternative medicine - How to care for yourself as well as for a depressed loved one - How to keep the faith and ultimately free yourself from chronic unhappiness The wisdom and advice The D Word offers will soon have you managing depression and finding your way back to a happy, fulfilling life. "