The Upward Spiral Workbook A Practical Neuroscience Program For Reversing The Course Of Depression Paperback Alex Korb by Alex Korb, Peter C. Whybrow (foreword) 9781684032426, 1684032423 instant download after payment.

Depression is defined by a collection of symptoms. You feel crappy most of the time. Nothing seems interesting, and everything seems overwhelming. You have trouble with sleep. You feel guilty & anxious & have thoughts that life isn’t worth living. Each symptom reinforces & inspires new symptoms, & this is a sign that your brain circuits are caught in the downward spiral of depression. So, how can you reverse it?  

In his first book, The Upward Spiral, neuroscientist Alex Korb demystified the intricate brain processes that cause depression & outlined a practical and effective approach for getting better. Based on the latest research, this evidence-based workbook takes the theory behind Korb’s breakthrough book & distills it into concrete, actionable exercises & skills.  

Just as 1 small trigger can drag you down, an effective intervention can start enough momentum to carry you back up. Exercise, attention to breathing, gratitude, sleep hygiene, & positive social interactions are just some of the offerings in this workbook that can help alter activity in specific neural circuits, setting you on the path toward an upward spiral to happiness & well-being. 

Alex Korb, PhD: neuroscientist who has studied the brain & mental health for over 15 years, starting with an undergraduate degree in neuroscience @ Brown University.

Peter C. Whybrow, MD, is director of the Semel Institute for Neuroscience & Human Behavior at the University of California, Los Angeles. Born & educated in England, he is author of, among other books, A Mood Apart, the award-winning American Mania, & The Well-Tuned Brain