{"product_id":"shadows-in-the-mirror-the-many-faces-of-depression-9780993393105","title":"Shadows in The Mirror: The Many Faces of Depression","description":"\u003cp\u003eDepression is not sadness, weakness, failed faith, black magic or a white man disease. It can just about happen to anyone, and can also be overcome. Don't suffer in silence. Take action now  \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe World Health Organization estimates that depression will be the second leading cause of death and disability by 2020. Yet several remain ignorant of the illness and many suffer with limited access to mental health resources. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs Dr.Vivian O. Ikem discovered, depression isolates and ostracizes those it strikes. Social, cultural, and religious attitudes toward mental illness also make it difficult for people to seek the help they need, leaving many considering suicide as a final, tragic option. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShadows in the mirror: The many faces of depression offers a one-stop resource to those wanting to understand depression and seek the help they need for recovery. Beginning with Vivian's own honest account of her encounter with depression, the book provides information on types, causes, prevention and treatment of this devastating illness. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Christian and woman of African descent, Vivian sees the need to address depression from cultural and religious standpoints. She challenges world religions to rethink common attitudes toward depression, offering socially inclusive attitudes that communities can develop to help those suffering from the disease. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book joins works such as Joanna Swinney's Dark Woods: A Young Woman's Journey out of Depression as an insightful examination into one of the world's most debilitating diseases-while offering readers hope for recovery. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Vivian O. Ikem\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Vivian O. Ikem\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/09\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 164\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.43lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.51w x 0.35d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780993393105\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDr. Vivian O. Ikem is as vivacious and full of life as her name suggests. She holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering from Imperial College London and is the recipient of numerous academic awards, including the 2010 Armstrong Medal \u0026amp; Prize for outstanding PhD research. She has also survived a case of depression. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHer brush with depression left her determined to enlighten people on the illness and help others overcome depression. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vivian O. Ikem","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":40534175907955,"sku":"9.78E+12","price":15.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_92701a04-6e56-4b97-92af-787faadc6d03.jpg?v=1666446370","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/shadows-in-the-mirror-the-many-faces-of-depression-9780993393105","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}