Living Better: How I Learned to Survive Depression

By Alastair Campbell John Murray Press, 320pp, £ 16.99

In this deeply honest exploration into the human mind, journalist, mental health campaigner and former spin doctor Alastair Campbell delves into his experiences with depression and his search for a cure.

The former Downing Street advisor articulately reflects on these issues in sharp detail, creating an allencompassing and intricate look into mental health. He tackles the impact depression can have on the individual and those close to them, through recounting his own experiences and talking to others.

This nuanced read will resonate with anyone who has experienced depression or witnessed it in anyone else. ■