by Robert M. Sapolsky · 2004
The definitive popular science account of chronic stress physiology — essential psychoeducation for stress-related presentations.
Best for: Clients who want to understand the biology of stress and why chronic stress causes physical and mental illness.
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The definitive popular science account of chronic stress physiology — essential psychoeducation for stress-related presentations.
Best for: Clients who want to understand the biology of stress and why chronic stress causes physical and mental illness.
This title is on our curated list because it’s widely regarded in the self-care, stress & burnout 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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