The Depression Cure

The 6-Step Program to Beat Depression without Drugs

By: Stephen S. Ilardi

Narrated by: Jeffrey Kafer

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 Ilardi prescribes an easy-to-follow, clinically proven program that harks back to what our bodies were originally made for and what they continue to need.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.

Download the accompanying reference guide.©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)

Hope!

Would you listen to The Depression Cure again? Why?

I really found this book helpful and encouraging. I am listening to it again now, and will probably go back to it again several times.

What did you like best about this story?

TLC - Therapeutic Lifestyle Change. There is good research on Depression, and Ilardi provides clear, actionable advice -exercise, eat well, get sleep, get socially connected, take Omega-3s, etc.

Which scene was your favorite?

NA

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I listened to this almost all in one go. It was easy to digest, made good sense, and felt very doable. I definitely notice improvements when I've been active, when I go out.

Any additional comments?

Google Ilardi's TED talk and learn more about TLC (Therapeutic Lifestyle Change).

He's almost got the mechamisms right.

He gives very compelling reasons for his suggestions. I agree almost basically on what needs to be done but I think his ideas.

Great book

Just starting to put things into action but brought a lot of the information together from everywhere else and made sense of it...

Very informative and will listen to it again.

I got this in hopes that Anything could be helpful at this point. Definitely it gave me the knowledge to do a lot of things that I have neglected to focus on. This book is helpful! I am glad I got it. Looking forward to actively work hard on a few easy things I can do to improve, and will probably refresh and read this a second time in the future.

This book changed my life

As an African boy, there is no word for depression in my country. After listening to this audiobook and following the instructions, my whole life improved. Omega 3 +exercise+doing meaning full work+socailizing made me a better human being.