The Depression Cure

The 6-Step Program to Beat Depression without Drugs

By: Stephen S. Ilardi

Narrated by: Jeffrey Kafer

Length: 6 hrs and 49 mins

Publisher's summary

In the past decade, depression rates have skyrocketed, and one in four Americans will suffer from major depression at some point in their lives. Where have we gone wrong? Dr. Stephen S. Ilardi sheds light on our current predicament and reminds us that our bodies were never designed for the sleep-deprived, poorly nourished, frenzied pace of 21st-century life.

Inspired by the extraordinary resilience of aboriginal groups like the Kaluli of Papua New Guinea, Dr. Ilardi prescribes an easy-to-follow, clinically proven program that harks back to what our bodies were originally made for and what they continue to need. The Depression Cure program has already delivered dramatic results, helping even those who have failed to respond to traditional medications.

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©2009 Stephen S. Bardi (P)2012 Tantor

Critic reviews

"Practical, straightforward, grounded in persuasive research, this book is recommended for anyone seeking an alternative approach to treating depression." ( Library Journal)

Extremely informative & helpful information!

I loved this book! I felt like I knew a lot of what is in this book but I think we all need to be reminded of the importance of these lifestyle changes.

practical, simple recommendations

I found the content in the book to be simple and practical. I found the presenter of the book to be good. there was just enough science and scientific information and examples to make it interesting and not lose the audience.

A little repetitive

Good advice but there were a few times I thought it would have worked better in print. The summary at the end is a bit prescriptive for my tastes.

Pulled me back from the abyss

I experienced several significant episodes of depression that took me to the edge of the abyss. Listening to this book and implementing it’s suggestions took me off of the potential lost to suicide list. Thank you.

CanuckWest

If you could sum up The Depression Cure in three words, what would they be?

Some great advice, information and actionable content. It was easy to digest and written for regular people - not PHD's.

AMAZING!

This book is a great read. My husband and I read it at the same time so we could discuss it and we both benefited from the insight, both the person that was depressed and the one living with the depressed person. Thank you!

Good overview of TLC and depression

Likes: Solid description of depression and presented a helpful natural method for improving it. Overall a good and helpful book.

Dislikes: Heavily biased toward cognitive-behavioral theoretical framework. Presents other evidence-based orientations in a negative and even harmful light (such as psychodynamic therapy). It’s as if the author isn’t familiar with the research showing the effectiveness of other evidence-based therapeutic practices for depression.

Very helpful

I recommend this to anyone who struggles with depression it definitely helped and taught me a lot to like what roominating is and how stop it and to exercise and get plenty of sunshine and to exercise is the key to getting 8hr sleep so def recommend to anyone who is struggling with depression or has a loved one that is depressed

These 6 steps to beating depression make so much sense!

This book gives me hope that the many who struggle with depression just might be able to cure themselves!

Thank God for an answer that doesn't involve Rx!!!

What did you love best about The Depression Cure?

It works!

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Depression Cure?

Realizing that I was not going to be at the mercy of the traditional prescribing medical community or a basket case!

Which scene was your favorite?

TLC - Easy to remember. Six easy steps to recovering without drugs.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Both!