February, 2012 Archive

‘Books on Prescription’ founder gives the thumbs-up

prescriptionsmall 5-star book review on Amazon from Prof Neil Frude, the clinical psychologist who started Books on Prescription, a list of recommended books that GPs can prescribe for mental health. ” Miriam Akhtar’s excellent book breaks new ground, being the first self-help guide for depression that is based on Positive Psychology. It is well-written, accessible and.
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Cosmo girl! Article in Cosmopolitan, March 2012 edition

cosmocrop I’m delighted that Cosmo has featured the new book. Women experience higher highs and lower lows than men and are twice as likely as men to suffer from episodes of depression. And that’s not even counting the ups and downs in mood across the month! You can start reading the book in the next minute.
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First reader review for book posted on Amazon

ppod ‘This is the first book I’ve read about depression that hasn’t made me feel depressed. It’s uplifting, inspiring, hopeful, often amusing and of course – positive. I urge everyone to read it, not just people who have been or are depressed. As Miriam explains, the Positive Psychology aspect of this book isn’t just about getting.
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