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The loss of sadness

How Psychiatry Transformed Normal Sorrow into Depressive Disorder
Pages
312
Published
2007
Language
English

Synopsis

This book explores the complex nature of sadness and its role in human experience. It questions the modern tendency to pathologize and medicate normal emotional responses, suggesting that sadness, in its appropriate forms, is a vital part of life. The authors argue for a more nuanced understanding of mental well-being, moving beyond a simple diagnosis of depression.