The Sunday Times Bestseller Worldwide
Depression will be the single biggest cause of disability in the next 20 years. But treatment for it has not changed much in the last three decades. In the world of psychiatry, time has apparently stood still… until now.
Depression will be the single biggest cause of disability worldwide, in the next 20 years. But treatment for it has not changed much in the last three decades. In the realm of psychiatry, time has apparently stood still… until now.In this game-changing book, Professor Edward Bullmore reveals the breakthrough new science on the link between mental depression and physical inflammation. He explains how and why mental disorders can have their roots in the immune system and explores a whole new way of looking at how mind, brain and body all work together in a sometimes misguided effort to help us survive in a hostile world.
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Groundbreaking’., The Times
Fascinating’., The Today Programme
An important book, a hopeful book, for anyone who wants to think about depression in a new way’.
Erudite, enjoyable and accessible’.
Compelling and highly readable.
A real page-turner… highly recommended’.
Zitwer’s fabulous cast of warm, funny and feisty characters would tempt anyone to jump in and swim in a lake of icy water with them. I adored this book.’
About the Author
Edward Bullmore is Co-Chair of Cambridge Neuroscience and Head of the Department of Psychiatry at the University. He has published hundreds of scientific papers and is one of the most highly cited scientists worldwide in neuroscience and psychiatry.
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