"Norwegian Wood" is a novel by Japanese author Haruki Murakami that was first published in 1987. The novel follows the story of Toru Watanabe, a college student in Tokyo in the 1960s, as he navigates his way through a tumultuous period in his life marked by love,...
"A Long Way Down" by Nick Hornby is a novel that explores the themes of depression and suicide through the experiences of four strangers who meet on the rooftop of a high-rise building on New Year's Eve, each intending to end their own lives. The novel delves deep...
"Turtles All the Way Down" is a novel written by John Green and was published in 2017. The book revolves around the story of a sixteen-year-old girl named Aza Holmes who struggles with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and anxiety. The story takes place in...
"The Noonday Demon: An Atlas of Depression" is a comprehensive exploration of the subject of depression and suicide by Andrew Solomon. Published in 2001, the book draws from Solomon's personal experiences with depression, as well as extensive research and interviews...
"The Perks of Being a Wallflower" by Stephen Chbosky is a coming-of-age novel that explores themes of depression and suicide through the perspective of a teenage boy named Charlie. Published in 1999, the book has become a beloved classic among young adult readers and...
"The Outsider" by Albert Camus is a novel that explores the themes of existentialism, absurdism, and the futility of human existence. The novel follows the story of Meursault, a French Algerian who works as a clerk in Algiers, as he navigates his way through life,...
"Reasons to Stay Alive" is a powerful and deeply personal memoir by British author Matt Haig. The book explores Haig's struggles with depression and anxiety, and his journey towards recovery and finding a reason to live. The book is divided into short chapters, each...
Carl Jung, one of the most influential psychologists of the 20th century, had a unique perspective on the nature of depression. According to Jung, depression is not simply a negative emotion or a medical condition, but a deeper psychological problem that requires a...
Abraham Maslow was an American psychologist who is best known for his work on human motivation and the hierarchy of needs. Maslow's theories have had a significant impact on the field of psychology, and his views on depression offer valuable insights into the nature...
Arthur Schopenhauer, a German philosopher of the 19th century, was known for his pessimistic outlook on life. He believed that human existence was fundamentally characterized by suffering and that the desire for pleasure was an illusory pursuit that ultimately led to...