A practical guide for understanding and dealing with anxiety, depression, addiction, and suicide.

"This is an excellent book; it examines mental health issues in a fresh and accessible way" - Dr. Muiris Houston, Medical Writer, The Irish Times

"This exceptional book will be a tremendous help to those trying to understand the complexities of mental illness" - Professor Patricia Casey

The edition "Flagging The Problem: A New Approach to Mental Health" explores how the mood system works in the brain and body and how problems in this system contribute to anxiety, depression, addiction, and suicide. Bestselling author and general practitioner Dr. Harry Barry unveils a groundbreaking system that uses a colored flag representing a specific mental state or area of concern:

• Green Flag: explains the normal mood system
• Red Flag: deals with depression
• Yellow Flag: refers to anxiety
• Purple Flag: deals with addiction
• White Flag: refers to the issue of suicide

Using this system to help readers visualize the illness and its symptoms, Dr. Barry aims to offer hope to those suffering from depression, addiction, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts, along with the possibility of a new life where pain can be alleviated.

This edition has been fully revised and updated.

Pages: 288, Year of Publication: 2017, Dimensions: 23.3x23.3cm