There’s hope for greater satisfaction, purpose and joy in your life, even if circumstances have you down….Stanford-trained psychiatristDavid Carreon, MD, reveals what it takes to move from nagging disappointment, dissatisfaction, or depression to a life of thriving. One of the pioneers of the use of an intense form oftranscranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)in severely depressed patients,Dr. Carreonwas astonished by how quickly and dramatically most of them recovered. But he also saw very clearly that just eliminating the symptoms ofdepressionwasn't enough. To live a truly fulfilling life, his patients needed to leave old habits behind and embrace the patterns of flourishing. InThe Opposite of Depression, he draws on insights from his clinical experience, the latest research, and his Christian faith to point readers to principles and practices that promote thriving in mind, body and soul. Each chapter offers practical steps readers can take to...°°°DR. DAVID M. CARREONis a psychiatrist and cofounder ofAcacia Mental Health, a clinic in Silicon Valley working to transform mental health care. He studied and served at Stanford, where he earned his MD, completed a psychiatry residency, and worked as a professor. He is a leading clinician in the treatment ofmajor depressive disorder, achieving success in some of the most challenging cases using an approach that combines the latest technologies and the oldest truths. His research has focused on human agency and on new ways to restore freedom through treatingdepression. He loves teaching; going on dates with his wife, Abigail; and excessively long brunch conversations.