Taming the Black Dog (Revised)

First published in 2000, Bev Aisbett's classic, simple and easy-to-follow guide to overcoming depression Taming the Black Dog has sold over 220,000 copies and helped thousands of people manage their depression.

Now expanded and fully revised, this updated edition of Taming the Black Dog features Bev Aisbett's unique blend of information, humour and clear, simple and practical advice. It is an invaluable guide and source of information for both chronic sufferers of depression as well as anyone with a fit of 'the blues'. Over 1 in 5 people will suffer some form of depression at some point in their lives, so Taming the Black Dog is a more important resource than ever before.

About the Author:

Bev Aisbett is an author, illustrator, cartoonist and counsellor. She has had over 11 books published, most notably the national bestsellers LIVING WITH IT: A SURVIVOR'S GUIDE TO PANIC ATTACKS and TAMING THE BLACK DOG: A GUIDE TO OVERCOMING DEPRESSION. Over the last 15 years, Bev's freelance illustrations and cartoons have appeared in the major press and numerous community and corporate publications. An experienced counsellor, Bev has designed a unique recovery program designed to educate people about anxiety and provide them with the tools with which to build their own recovery, just as Bev herself has done. The Art of Anxiety workshop (formerly Working with IT) has since guided thousands of people in the 'art' of effectively managing anxiety and related conditions since 1998.

• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.24 x 0.55 x 8.23 inches