Leader, Darian
The New Black: Mourning, Melancholia and Depression
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141021225
- author:
- Leader, Darian
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 12.7 x 1.7 x 19.7 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Popular Psychology
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The New Black Mourning, Melancholia and Depression by Darian Leader
A compassionate and illuminating exploration of melancholy, this book examines the complex ways we respond to loss and grief. Darian Leader, a psychoanalyst and writer, urges us to look beyond the catch-all concept of depression to uncover the deeper, unconscious ways in which we experience and cope with loss.
By loosening the grip of depression, Leader offers a hopeful and insightful guide to navigating the darkest of times. With a unique blend of psychoanalytical theory and gentle wisdom, this book is a compelling and important read for anyone seeking to understand and overcome the challenges of loss and grief.