In defense of depression: Perhaps it is a wise strategy

Medical News Today included an article about a new book with a novel take on depression: "a defence rather than a defect." From "Are There Benefits To Having Depression? Specialist In Neuroscience And Emotion Offers Radical New Approach To The Condition. New Book:"

In his new book "How Sadness Survived" Dr Keedwell, a specialist in depression at the section of Neuroscience and Emotion, Institute of Psychiatry, London, proposes that depression can lead to increased resilience, empathy and creativity of thought. Examples of brilliant and successful people who have suffered from the condition - from Michelangelo to Winston Churchill - are highlighted.

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Paul Keedwell offers a new approach to the benefits of negative emotions, and how we might view depression in a more constructive way.

Maybe all those depressed lawyers about which we read and hear are exhibiting wisdom?