Top books to overcome depression

[clarkyclarkson]

Hi there. My brother is currently going through depression and I wondered if anyone could recommend me a good self help book? As he's a typical guy and doesn't read that much does anyone know of an easy, readable book that isn't to intimidating if that makes sense? Thank you so much in advance x

[Sj10]

Hi
I found this useful
Overcoming Depression : a Self-help Guide Using Cognitive Behavioral Techniques https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1841191256/ref=cmswwrcppapi_6MSFAb6AGQA8K
I hope he does too

[Mumofcats5]

It’s not a self help book per se, but I have found Matt Haig’s “Reasons to Stay Alive” really helpful. At least it was helpful for me.
I also really liked the Black Dog books - which were helpful to put into words how I was feeling when I was depressed but also able to show others how it can feel.
www.amazon.co.uk/Had-Black-Dog-Matthew-Johnstone/dp/1845295897?tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum-21

[yellowplumpreserves]

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/144418377X/ref=mpssa111?ie=UTF8&qid=1519591078&sr=8-1&pi=ACSX2366SY340QL65&keywords=overcoming+depression+low+mood&dpPl=1&dpID=416QXumCCcL&ref=plSrch

I think this book is really good. It also has details of a website with lots of CBT style videos and exercises to do.

[SaltyMyDear]

Potatoes not Prozac. Is a brilliant book which really explains the chemistry that’s causing depression and how you can’t treat it.

[Harvestmoonsobig]

Sunbathing In The Rain -
Gwyneth Lewis. Worth having if only for the title.

[dirtyprettything]

The Humans by Matt Haig if he is up to reading a novel

[BookAngel65]

Mindfulness and creative colouring for adults can really really relax you and take your mind off things :-

www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1655078801/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?psc=1&ie=UTF8&tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum-21

[Igglepigglesgrubbyblanket]

Agree with the humans and reasons to stay alive by Matt Haig.