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The Bullsh*t-Free Guide to Depression: How to Get Out of Your Mental Health Hole (from someone who has fallen down one or two)

Jacs Guderley

Emma Hepburn

Kick your depression to the curb and find self-acceptance in the process.

Depression can feel like being caught in a cyclone, totally powerless and never knowing when it will let up. But no matter what lies depression tells you, you have the power to take a stand. Packed full of illustrations, this book will show you how to take positive action even when depression drains your energy.

Jacs has lived through depression and knows how to cut through its bullshit. With insight from her own mental health journey, this book will help you lead your own recovery, from understanding your mental health to making an action plan and seeking professional support.

With her compassionate, down-to-earth and funny advice, you'll be empowered to feel more confident, less fearful and more accepting of yourself.

Emma Hepburn

Dr Emma Hepburn is a clinical psychologist with expertise in neuropsychology who has over 15 years' experience of working with and treating mental health difficulties in both the public and private sector. She is passionate about bringing psychology and evidence-based mental health information beyond the clinic room to a wider audience and encouraging people to proactively look after their mental health. Her illustrative work has been used by a number of organisations including The American Association for the Prevention of Suicide The Royal Society of Public Health and the Samaritans (India). She writes as @thepsychologymum on Instagram (118k followers) and has recently won a Bronze Lovie (Best of European Internet) award as well as a Peoples' Choice Lovie for her social media work and has been shortlisted for the mind Media Awards.