The Opposite of Depression: What My Work with Suicidal Patients Has Taught Me about Life, Hope, and How to Flourish

Stanford-trained psychiatrist David M. Carreon, MD, was astonished at how quickly and dramatically he was able to alleviate the symptoms of severely depressed patients, using an intense form of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) that he had helped pioneer. But he also saw very clearly that reversing depression alone didn't lead to a joyful life. To find true fulfillment, his patients needed to leave behind old patterns and learn a new way of living, one that leads to flourishing in mind, body, and soul.In The Opposite of Depression, Dr. Carreon draws on insights from his clinical experience, the latest research, and ancient wisdom to point all of us to principles and practices that promote greater contentment and joy, no matter what circumstances life throws our way.In The Opposite of Depression, Dr. Carreon revealsthe beneficial role of all emotions and how to experience them in a healthy way;how to eat, sleep, and exercise to combat depression and promote flourishing;how to deal with nagging guilt;how to find your highest purpose; andhow to cultivate hope.