Depression Treatments that Work

Graeme Cowan - Author of depression books
Graeme Cowan

I decided to start this site after overcoming a five year depression my psychiatrist described as the worst he had every treated. If you are depressed, or know someone who is, I invite you to share a series of strategies proven to help people overcome depression. This information is not just based on my own experience, but on a survey directly asking over 3000 people treated for depression what it was that helped them most in battling their depression…

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SANE's 2009 Book of the Year

"BACK FROM THE BRINK TOO: Helping your loved one overcome depression" wins major award, see Media Release & Book Details

Back from the Brink book cover

Front cover of Back from the Brink

Australians tell their stories of overcoming depression


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"Graeme Cowan is to be commended for bringing these powerful stories together…"
Jeff Kennett, Chairman, beyondblue

"This book is brave, uplifting, informative, inspirational, and optimistic...anything but depressing."
Good Reading Magazine review November 2007

"Whatever your understanding of depression, whatever your experiences with depression, this book will help."
head2head, West Australian Mental Health magazine