Downing Street Blues: A History of Depression and Other Mental Afflictions in British Prime Ministers

by Jonathan R.T. Davidson

Book Overview

Presenting an account of mental illness in British prime ministers from Sir Robert Walpole, generally regarded as the first to hold the position, to Tony Blair, this book reveals how depression, anxiety, dementia, and alcohol or drug use disorders have impacted British leaders over three centuries. It begins with an introduction explaining the principles of diagnosis, the methods used to assess subjects and the assignment of confidence levels...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786448466
• ISBN13: 9780786448463
• Release Date: December 2010
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 228 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.9" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher