The upward spiral : using neuroscience to reverse the course of depression, one small change at a time /

Korb, Alex,

The upward spiral : using neuroscience to reverse the course of depression, one small change at a time / Alex Korb, PhD. - viii, 225 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Includes bibliographical references.

Part 1: Stuck in a downward spiral -- A brain map of depression -- Trapped with anxiety and worry -- Always noticing the negative -- Caught in bad habits -- Part 2: Creating an upward spiral -- Exercise your brain -- Set goals, make decisions -- Give your brain a rest -- Develop positive habits -- Take advantage of biofeedback -- Activate a gratitude circuit -- Rely on the power of others -- Your brain in therapy.

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.

9781626251205 1626251207

2017465135


Depression, Mental.
Affective disorders.

RC537 / .K67 2015

616.8527

WM 171.5 / K84 2015

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