by Alex Korb · 2015
Neuroscientist's accessible guide to small habits that lift mood through neurobiological mechanisms.
Best for: Adults with depression who want a brain-science basis for practical, habit-based mood improvement.
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Neuroscientist's accessible guide to small habits that lift mood through neurobiological mechanisms.
Best for: Adults with depression who want a brain-science basis for practical, habit-based mood improvement.
This title is on our curated list because it’s widely regarded in the depression & mood literature — either by a leading researcher in the field, a clinically-respected modality founder, or an author whose work consistently shows up in evidence-informed practice.
If you’d like a longer write-up of why our team finds this book useful in our work, get in touch — we’re progressively adding detailed editor notes to every book on this list.
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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