Description
In this searching exploration of depression and anxiety, the author challenges the idea that these struggles are solely the result of individual biology or brain chemistry. Drawing on scientific research, historical perspectives, personal experience, and stories of people seeking relief, the book examines the social, psychological, and environmental forces that can leave us feeling disconnected—from meaningful work, other people, nature, and a sense of purpose. It considers emerging approaches that emphasize reconnection and collective change alongside personal care, offering a compassionate and thought-provoking reappraisal of mental health in the modern world. Provocative yet accessible, it invites readers to look beyond quick fixes and ask what kinds of lives and communities help people truly flourish.
Available Editions
paperback
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Published Jan 1, 2018
417 pages
ISBN: 9781408878705
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Details
First Published
2018
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Lost Connections by Johann Hari.