Depression rates around the world have skyrocketed in the twenty-plus years since Richard O Connor first published this widely acclaimed book on living with and overcoming depression. Nearly forty million American adults suffer from the condition, which affects almost every aspect of life, from relationships to job performance, physical health, productivity, and, of course, overall happiness. And in an increasingly stressful and overwhelming world, it's more important than ever to understand the causes and effects of depression, and what we can do to overcome it.