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Depression is an extremely common mental health disorder, with prevalence rates rising. Low-intensity interventions are frequently used to help meet the demand for treatment. Bibliotherapy, for example, is often prescribed via books on prescription schemes (for example ‘Reading Well’ in England) to those with mild to moderate symptomology. Bibliotherapy can effectively reduce symptoms of depression (Naylor et al., 2010). However, the majority of self-help books are based on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), which may not be suitable for all patients. Research supports the use of positive psychology interventions for the reduction of depression symptoms (Bolier et al., 2013) and as such self-help books from this perspective should be empirically tested.

This revised edition is informative and provides helpful facts, practical tips and self-help guidelines.

COUNSELLOR, HEALTH campaigner, nurse and midwife Jennifer Percival turns challenges into opportunities in this self-help book.

Nurse, midwife, counsellor and health campaigner Jennifer Percival turns challenges into opportunities in this self-help book.