Feltham, Colin

Depressive Realism: Interdisciplinary perspectives (Explorations in Mental Health)

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ISBN 13:
9781138543201
author:
Feltham, Colin
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Routledge
language:
English
Publication Year:
2018
Pages:
206
Dimensions:
23.4 x 15.6 x 1.1 centimetres (0
Genre:
Nonfiction, Psychology, Mental Health,
Condition:
New
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£54.09

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Depressive Realism Interdisciplinary Perspectives by Colin Feltham explores a provocative idea: that people with mild-to-moderate depression have a more accurate perception of reality than those without it. This book challenges conventional assumptions about the value of life and the institutions claiming to answer its problems, offering a radical honesty about human suffering. Through contributions from various disciplines, including psychology, philosophy, and psychotherapy, Feltham argues that depressive realism can critique existing approaches to mental health and academia. The book presents a nuanced perspective on the importance of learning from negativity and failure, and explores the potential benefits of this worldview in everyday life and clinical practice. This interdisciplinary study will be of interest to academics, researchers, and postgraduates in fields such as psychology, mental health, and philosophy, as well as professionals in related fields.

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