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Despite the billions invested in prescription antidepressants and psychotherapy, depression remains common. James S. Gordon, a leading psychiatrist, draws on forty years of pioneering work in the field to offer a practical, nine‑step program called Unstuck. The approach blends nutrition and dietary supplements, Chinese medicine, exercise and dance, psychotherapy, meditation and guided imagery, and spiritual practices to provide a holistic path toward relief from mental depression. Gordon’s guide empowers readers to take control of their mental health and choose hope and happiness over ongoing suffering.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Self-Help & Personal Development/Personal Growth
Authors: James S. Gordon
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