Productive and Unproductive Depression

by Emmy Gut

A book which suggests that getting depressed is universal genetic equipment for coping with specific problems. It aims to change negative attitudes towards being depressed but recognises that a productive outcome may not result.

Genres: Psychology

Paperback

Published January 1, 1989

Reviews

[Marco · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a beautiful book. This Swedish psychologist argues in this 1980's book for the functional aspects of depression and how, far from being a failure of the organism, it is its attempt at new ways of being in the world that are more attuned to the individual's purpose in life.

This book can be digitally rented for free at archive.org

Strongly recommended.