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Johann Hari explores how contemporary life contributes to depression and anxiety, using research from social scientists, field experiments in places like Baltimore and Berlin, and studies of communities such as the Amish. He identifies nine key causes of these mental health conditions and explores seven alternative approaches to address them, suggesting that solutions lie beyond conventional medical treatments.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Psychology/General Psychology
Authors: Johann Hari
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