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Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: AudiobookHub Recommendation
Chapter 2: How the human brain’s structure explains why people often sink into deep depressions.
Chapter 3: Anxiety and worry can trap you in a downward spiral.
Chapter 4: Depression drives people to focus on negativity, fueling a downward spiral that bad habits worsen.
Chapter 5: Exercise is an excellent way to fight depression and build an upward spiral.
Chapter 6: Setting goals and making decisions reduces uncertainty and helps lead you out of a downward spiral.
Chapter 7: Improving sleep will help you reduce stress and finally shake off depression.
Chapter 8: Practicing daily gratitude and pursuing social interactions activates positive circuits within your brain.
Description
The Upward Spiral (2015) details the ways your brain can fall into a progressively worsening depression and what you can do to reverse the process. These blinks explain the material conditions that cause your mood to slump and offer concrete steps for overcoming depression, anxiety and worry.
Who Should Listen
- Those who struggle with depression or anxiety
- Laypeople who are interested in neuroscience
- Students who are overwhelmed with their course load