The upward spiral Using neuroscience to reverse the course of depression, one small change at a time
Book - 2015
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.
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- Published
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Oakland, CA :
New Harbinger Publications, Inc
[2015]
- Language
- English
- Main Author
- Physical Description
- viii, 225 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references.
- ISBN
- 9781626251205
- Foreword
- Introduction
- Part 1. Stuck in a Downward Spiral
- 1. A Brain Map of Depression
- 2. Trapped with Anxiety and Worry
- 3. Always Noticing the Negative
- 4. Caught in Bad Habits
- Part 2. Creating an Upward Spiral
- 5. Exercise Your Brain
- 6. Set Goals, Make Decisions
- 7. Give Your Brain a Rest
- 8. Develop Positive Habits
- 9. Take Advantage of Biofeedback
- 10. Activate a Gratitude Circuit
- 11. Rely on the Power of Others
- 12. Your Brain in Therapy
- Conclusion
- Acknowledgments
- Notes