"Depression is not the end stage of a disease process but a wake up call to examine our lives. There are better ways to do that than taking drugs, which have side effects and don't address the underlying message that depression is bringing—that our lives are out of balance and significant change is necessary. Instead they tell us, "You have a biochemical disorder, here's a drug." " James Gordon, MD
Depression is prevalent in our society. James Gordon, a psychiatrist and the founder of Mind And Body Center in Washington D.C. has written a book to explain that there is a better way of treating depression than taking medicine. His emphasis is on self care through diet, exercise and meditation. Please, read on...