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.
Korb translates the neuroscience of depression into small, doable actions that build momentum. Encouraging for clients who respond to a behavioural, one-step-at-a-time approach.
Best for: Adults with depression who want a brain-science basis for practical, habit-based mood improvement.
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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