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1. Depression Descriptions in Literature

  • Post author:Ken Gillman
  • Post category:Depressive Illness
  • Post published:13 November 2016
  • Post last modified:26 November 2023

These commentaries are based on Dr Gillman’s peer reviewed scientific papers, see Publications, Descriptions of depression from literature I particularly recommended (passages from) three books: 1. An Unquiet Mind: A Memoir…

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2. Thinking, Life, Stress and Depression: Pt 1

  • Post author:Ken Gillman
  • Post category:Depressive Illness
  • Post published:14 November 2016
  • Post last modified:26 November 2023

These commentaries are based on Dr Gillman’s peer reviewed scientific papers, see Publications, The relationship between these domains has been a topic of debate throughout the history of psychiatry. A few…

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3. Thinking, Life, Stress and Depression: Pt 2

  • Post author:Ken Gillman
  • Post category:Depressive Illness
  • Post published:15 November 2016
  • Post last modified:26 November 2023

These commentaries are based on Dr Gillman’s peer reviewed scientific papers, see Publications, AnalogiesI have often been told by patients that the analogies I use to explain things are helpful: I…

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4. Thinking, Life, Stress and Depression: Pt 3

  • Post author:Ken Gillman
  • Post category:Depressive Illness
  • Post published:16 November 2016
  • Post last modified:26 November 2023

These commentaries are based on Dr Gillman’s peer reviewed scientific papers, see Publications, Minimising and Avoiding StressThe comments in this section are my general observations derived from my experience and notions…

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