by Johann Hari · 2018
Provocative but research-grounded exploration of the social and environmental drivers of depression.
Best for: Adults questioning a purely biological model of depression and seeking a broader social perspective.
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Provocative but research-grounded exploration of the social and environmental drivers of depression.
Hari makes the case that depression is also rooted in disconnection — from people, meaning, and nature. Thought-provoking context, best read alongside rather than instead of treatment.
Best for: Adults questioning a purely biological model of depression and seeking a broader social perspective.
A note. This is reading material, not clinical treatment. If you’re working through something difficult, books complement therapy — they don’t replace it. Book a session with our team for personalised support.
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