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The Upward Spiral : Using Neuroscience to Reverse the Course of Depression One Small Change at a Time
Alfred Street (University of Auckland Store)
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The Upward Spiral : Using Neuroscience to Reverse the Course of Depression One Small Change at a Time
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Depression can feel like a downward spiral, pulling you into a vortex of sadness, fatigue, and apathy. In The Upward Spiral, neuroscientist Alex Korb demystifies the intricate brain processes that cause depression and offers a practical and effective approach to getting better. Based on the
latest research in neuroscience, this book provides dozens of straightforward tips you can do every day to rewire your brain and create an upward spiral towards a happier, healthier life. Whether you suffer from depression or just want a better understanding of the brain, this book offers an engaging and informative look at the neuroscience behind our emotions, thoughts, and actions. The truth is that there isn t "one big solution" to depression, but there "are" numerous simple steps you can take to alter brain activity and chemistry. Some are as easy as relaxing certain muscles to reduce anxiety, or getting more sunlight to improve your mood. Small steps in the right direction can have profound effectsgiving you the power to become your best self as you literally reshape your brain, one small change at a time. With a foreword writer Daniel J. Siegel, MD, is executive director of the Mindsight Institute and associate clinical professor of psychiatry at the University of California, Los Angeles School of Medicine.
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Pages : 225
Publisher : New Harbinger, USA
Publication date : 2015-03-01
Subjects: Non-fiction, Medicine, Health And Personal Development, Social Sciences, Psychology, Abnormal Psychology