Alex Korb PhDCríticas

Excellent book, so much helpful information and not overwhelming. Bite sized, logical things you can do to help yourself and some fascinating science explaining how the brain seems to work.

i wish it actually went into MORE science tbh because the explanations were dumbed down and uninteresting. also its mostly how to stop being depressed and be more productive and organized but it doesnt really say anything about actively suicidal ppl and how to deal with that

Rating: 99% (4.95 stars)

Woah. This book was amazing. I completely restarted it after I put it down a few months ago (due to my life not anything against the book) and finished in about a week, so the dates I read it on here are not entirely accurate. This book was more helpful to me than any other book, article, or even psychiatrist's explanation of depression and anxiety. It completely changed my outlook on what mental illness actually is and what causes it to get better or worse. Pretty much all of the general statements and misconceptions you often hear about depression are explained in depth with actual reference to the biochemical and neurological processes involved (complete with references and sources) in a manner that wasn't completely watered down, yet still understandable. I would suggest this book to everyone, because even though 1/5 people are affected by some type of diagnosable mental illness, everyone could benefit from being aware of their health, both for themselves and others they know. Since I've been diagnosed really, I've been seeking a comprehensive source of information on mental illness, and this is definitely it.

This book has useful information on how to avoid or treat depression. The emphasis is on neuroscience but he also covers the gambit of treatments. I enjoyed the book and felt that it is practical and understandable. I recommend the book to all people since we are all capable of being depressed or have friends who are or will encounter depression.