A riveting, revelatory, and moving account of the author’s struggles with anxiety, and of the history of efforts by scientists, philosophers, and writers to understand the condition
Woven into Petersen’s personal story is a fascinating look at the biology of anxiety and the groundbreaking research that might lead to new treatments
Drawing on his own struggles and interviews with fellow sufferers, doctors and scientists, policymakers and politicians, drug designers and philosophers, Solomon reveals the subtle complexities and sheer agony of the disease.
Psychotherapist Richard O'Connor says depression is fueled by complex and interrelated factors: genetic, biochemical, environmental. But here he focuses on an additional factor often overlooked: our own habits. Unwittingly we get good at depression.
Depression can feel like a downward spiral, pulling you into a vortex of sadness, fatigue, and apathy. Neuroscientist Alex Korb demystifies the intricate brain processes that cause depression and offers a practical and effective approach to getting better.
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