Books
Whether you have depression yourself, or have a family member or friend with depression, there is a wealth of information and understanding to be gained from books written by medical practitioners, therapists, depression sufferers, those who have come through major depression and related conditions (such as bipolar disorder) as well as those written by family members and friends.
Most of the books we include here are written by Australians, and we can often organise a discounted price.
For each book we include:
- A picture of the cover of the book
- 'About' - a brief overview of the book so you know what it is about.
- About the Author' – this can also help to decide which books you may find helpful
- Where to Buy? – to purchase the book easily online, and many can be bought from us here at dNet*.
*Note: The books we have available for purchase through dNet are for individuals only. We don't have the stock available, nor the funds to provide bulk orders for organisations at the reduced price we offer to 'people like us'.
Easy Reading
I had a Black Dog - by Matthew Johnstone
With only one sentence per page, the pictures in this fabulous book tell as much as the words! Great for the 'non-reader' or as a quick and light introduction to the experience of living depression (depicted as a black dog).
Living with a Black Dog - by Matthew & Ainsley Johnstone
This is a companion book to 'I had a Black Dog' and is written by Matthew and his wife Ainsley specifically for the families (and friends!) of people who have depression – the Black Dog. It also gives practical tips for family and friends.
Stories
Back From The Brink - by Graeme Cowan
Personal interviews with over 10 prominent and everyday Australians who live with depression. Graeme lives with depression himself and his understanding shines through in this wonderful book!
Broken Open - by Craig Hamilton
ABC Radio presenter, Craig Hamilton, shares a very honest and open personal account of his trip to hell… and back.
Journeys with the Black Dog - Edited by Tessa Wigney, Kerrie Eyers and Gordon Parker
Inspirational stories of bringing depression to heel from 'people like us' who contributed to the Black Dog Institute's 2007 writing competition. Lots of good ideas on what works – and what doesn't! – in dealing with depression.
Mastering Bipolar Disorder - Edited by Kerrie Eyers & Gordon Parker
Personal stories from sufferers of bipolar disorder reveal what it's like on the inside. Their inspiring accounts and wise advice are accompanied by tips from psychiatrists for managing this difficult condition successfully.
Swimming Against The Tide – Petria Thomas - by Andy Shea
Swimming champ Petria Thomas opens her heart about overcoming debilitating physical setbacks as well as severe depression in her quest for Olympic gold.
Tracking The Black Dog - Edited by Kerrie Eyers
Hairy tales and historical legwork from the Black Dog Institute's Writing Competition. 'Tracking the Black Dog' draws from highlights of the hundreds of entries from 'people like us'.
Treatments
Change Your Thinking - by Sarah Edelman
Postive and practical ways to overcome stress, negative emotions and self-defeating behaviour using CBT.
Electroconvulsive Therapy – An Australiasian Guide - by JWG Tiller and RW Lyndon
A comprehensive and informative guide to ECT in Australia that can be understood by the non-medical person!
Dealing With Depression - by Gordon Parker
A user-friendly guide written both for people with depression and our families and friends. How can you tell when depression needs clinical treatment? How to find the best treatment? etc
Compassion And Self Hate - by Theodore Rubin
Many of us know that self-destructive patterns are rooted in self-dislike, but few of us understand how to break them. This book shows us realistic ways to break these negative mental and emotional attitudes and build a strong sense of well-being and self-understanding.
The Broken Mirror - by Katerine A Phillip
Katherine Phillips draws on years of clinical practice and detailed interviews with patients. She describes what is known about the disorder, what patients experience, what researches have learned about it, and what treatments seem helpful.
Family & Friends
Back From The Brink Too by Graeme Cowan (Coming Soon!)
Living with a Black Dog - by Matthew & Ainsley Johnstone
This is a companion book to 'I had a Black Dog' and is written specifically for the families (and friends!) of people who have depression – the Black Dog. Again, a very easy read with more pictures than words, in addition to learning what it can be like to live with someone with depression, this book gives practical tips for family and friends.
General
Understanding Depression - by Maria Prendergast
Hands-on Health Promotion – edited by Rob Moodie and Alana Hulme
Provides health promoters (and students of health promotion) with useful guidance on how to conceptualise, develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate health promotion programs at national, state and local levels.
Anxiety
Living With It – A Guide to Panic Attacks – by Bev Aisbett
This is a 'golden oldie' – a very popular book for people living with anxiety and/or panic attacks. It is so popular because it is both extremely helpful and very easy to read with plenty of humourous cartoon style images. Bev Aisbett is an Australian Author.
Don't Panic: Anxiety, Phobias and Tension – by Dr Andrew Page
This practical book explains and identifies phobias, anxiety and tension, and offers commonsense suggestions on how to face your fears and regain control. Don't Panic will teach you to think straight again so that you can look forward to a brighter future.
From Panic to Power – by Lucinda Bassett
"From Panic to Power will take you on a transforming journey from fear, anxiety, and panic to success, personal power, and peace of mind. A combination of techniques and skills that helps people suffering from anxiety and panic attacks to overcome their fears and regin their independence.
The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook - by Edmund Bourne
This book provides step-by-step help for sufferers of anxiety and phobic disorders. It offers the latest treatment strategies for the whole range of these problems – panic disorder, agoraphobia, generalised anxiety disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Embracing The Fear: Learning To Manage Anxiety and Panic Attacks
by Judith Bemis
For anyone who has ever suffered from the palm sweating, heart pounding, trembling, panting, exhausting terror of anxiety or panic attacks. This book offers strategies for managing anxieties and phobias, to first accept our anxiety and panic and counter fearful self-talk.
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