Understanding mental illnesses logically

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One in four of us suffers from a mental health problem each year, with anxiety and depression alone affecting more than 500 million people worldwide. Why are these problems so widespread? What is it about modern life that makes it so impactful on our mental health? And why isn't it more prevalent?

Is there a lot of confusion surrounding these issues? And why haven't we yet broken free from the stigmas associated with discussing such topics?
In his book Understanding Mental Illness, neuroscientist and bestselling author Dean Burnett answers these questions and more, revealing what really happens inside our brains when we suffer from mental health problems such as anxiety, depression, and addiction.
Combining illuminating scientific research with authentic experience drawn directly from people who deal with mental health issues on a daily basis, this is an honest, engaging, and reassuring account of how these problems occur, why they occur, and how we can truly understand them.

Other books by the same author:
- The stupid brain.
The happy brain.
Why are your parents driving you crazy?


"Convincing, wise, and rational."
John Ronson

"A unique vision for understanding mental health"
- The Guardian