{"product_id":"9780757300370","title":"The Truth About Depression: Choices for Healing","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlmost 40 percent of the U.S. population suffers from some form of depression or mental illness yet the causes of mental illness remain largely a mystery. The prevailing theory sees the cause as a trans-generational genetic defect of brain chemistry, which is best treated with medication. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNew breakthroughs made by health professionals dislodge this theory, and show that frequently previous traumas are what lead to mental illness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this bold new book, renowned physician and psychotherapist Charles Whitfield takes a new look at the common problems of depression, anxiety, addictions, eating disorders, schizophrenia and other mental illness. \u003ci\u003eThe Truth About Depression\u003c\/i\u003e shows the strong and at times causal relationship between childhood trauma and future depression and other mental illness; he explores the risks, side-effects and high cost of treating these disorders with anti-depressant drugs, and; provides an alternative treatment and recovery program for people with depression and a history of childhood trauma. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDr. Whitfield's book offers hope and help for those who have been held hostage by depression, and provides clinicians with new solutions and alternatives to high-risk medications. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Health Communications, Incorporated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47020186337520,"sku":"9780757300370","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780757300370_p0.jpg?v=1763639538","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780757300370","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}