Andrew Solomon
The Noonday Demon
- ISBN 13:
- 9781784702670
- author:
- Andrew Solomon
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Vintage
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 688
- Dimensions:
- 13.5 x 5 x 21.6 cm
- Genre:
- Science & Nature, Medicine, Diseases & Disorders
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Noonday Demon by Andrew Solomon This deeply personal and profoundly insightful book explores one author's struggle with depression, as well as its impact on individuals and society. Through a combination of memoir, research, and analysis, Solomon sheds light on the complex causes and consequences of this debilitating condition. From the halls of mental hospitals to the research labs, Solomon delves into the historical, social, biological, chemical, and medical aspects of depression, revealing the ways in which it affects people from different cultures and backgrounds. He also examines the role of medication, diagnosis, and treatment, as well as the importance of will and love in recovery. With a new epilogue by the author, this book offers a powerful exploration of one of the most significant mental health issues of our time.