“A Mind of Your Own: The Truth About Depression and How Women Can Heal Their Bodies to Reclaim Their Lives” by Kelly Brogan, M.D. Book Review by Seneca Denise Malone, M.A.

A Mind of Your Own: The Truth About Depression and How Women Can Heal Their Bodies to Reclaim Their Lives” by Kelly Brogan, M.D., provides fresh perspective in a medical world focused on pharmaceutical treatments for mental health issues. In the breakthrough book, Brogan challenges standard thoughts on depression treatment, especially for women, proposing an all-inclusive natural approach. As a holistic psychiatrist, her guidance merges in-depth knowledge of integrative health with medical expertise to help readers attain better mental health conditions. She spotlights diet, environmental factors and way of life as crucial elements that may result in depression. By discrediting usual misconceptions and advising resourceful tactics, the book aims to inspire women to take charge of their mental wellbeing for sustainable wellness. This review breaks down main points from the pioneering book and practical suggestions made by Brogan.

In “A Mind of Your Own,” Dr. Kelly Brogan critically examines the general medical protocols used in treating depression their constraints and possible negative consequences. She states that relying heavily on antidepressants can neglect true causes of depression while causing damaging side effects. Instead of these traditional methods, she prefers…