John Mcmanamy

This is a very good book about depression and bipolar disorder, with one caveat: It focuses mostly on depression and not as much on mania and hypomania, which aren't as well studied as depression. The author has a witty, friendly style that makes the book a pleasure to read, even as you are being taken on a tour through the brain's biochemistry. John Mcmanamy hosts a blog on Suite.101 about depression and bipolar disorder. He obviously attended a lot of conferences and seminars while he was doing research for this book, and he brings up-to-date information about discoveries about the brain and neurochemistry, psychology, psychiatry and alternative and complementary treatments. This is a handy reference for any person who either has bipolar or depression, and their loved ones.… (mehr)