Alex Korb

A guide to overcoming depression takes a look at the intricate brain processes that cause the illness and offers practical and effective approaches towards treatment.

Using Neuroscience to Reverse the Course of Depression, One Small Change at a Time

The Upward Spiral

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 effects—giving you the power to become your best self as you literally reshape your brain, one small change at a time.

Lisa Wright

Clear, concise and doable

This book offers all kinds of information on how behavior change can rewire the depressed and/or anxious brain. Climbing back up from depression is about one right action, then another, then another. This book gives the process a new name and much-needed structure for those who need help.

I’m recommending this book to everyone I know who is suffering right now.

Allie McNary

This book is full of small things that can help an upward spiral that are helpful. It's all framed within the context of neuroscience and what is happening in your brain when you are depressed.

Maria

объективно неплохая книга, но субъективно я уже чересчур начиталась популярной нейрофизиологии и в меня уже не лезло

The Upward Spiral Using Neuroscience to Reverse the Course of Depression, One Small Change at a Time

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