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Speaking of Sadness

Depression, Disconnection, and the Meanings of Illness
Pages
250
Published
1995
Language
English

Synopsis

David Allen Karp's "Speaking of Sadness" offers a profound look into the experience of depression through intimate interviews with fifty individuals. Karp skillfully blends scholarly research with personal insight, revealing the courage it takes to navigate debilitating pain. This book explores what depression feels like, the impact of clinical diagnoses, and the effectiveness of mental health professionals and treatments.

How it reads

Prose complexity 7/10
Content warnings (2)
TraumaSelf Harm

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