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“Alex Korb’s The Upward Spiral is a masterful account of the neuroscience behind depression, as well as of concrete steps that will lead to an ‘upward spiral’ out of depression. Korb explains neuroscience in a clear and accessible way, and shows how various brain malfunctions lead to different symptoms of depression. … Throughout the [book], Korb circles back to some of his own experiences, making his account all the more powerful and real. This book is a must-read for those who struggle with depression and want some guidance on how to understand and manage it—as well as for therapists who want to learn more about the neuroscience of depression and its treatment.”
—Elyn Saks, Orrin B. Evans Professor of law, psychology, psychiatry, and the behavioral sciences at the University of Southern California Gould School of Law, and author of The Center Cannot Hold

“Alex Korb’s The Upward Spiral is a clear and engaging explanation of the neuroscience behind depression. Korb sheds light on this mysterious and often misunderstood disorder, and, in the process, enlightens the reader about the basics of the brain and how it shapes—and is shaped by—our moods, motivations, decisions, and actions.”
—Anson Dorrance, head coach of the UNC-Chapel Hill Women’s Soccer team and coauthor of The Vision of a Champion

“The Upward Spiral presents an engaging, accessible, and informative synthesis of the current thinking on depression and its treatment. A cohesive neuroscience perspective is skillfully interwoven with a practical guide to strategies that can both attenuate pathological negative moods, as well as enhance emotional well-being across the clinical spectrum.” 
—Helen S. Mayberg, professor of psychiatry in neurology and radiology, and Dorothy C. Fuqua Chair in psychiatric neuroimaging and therapeutics at Emory University School of Medicine

–This text refers to the Paperback edition.

About the Author

Alex Korb, PhD, is a neuroscientist in the department of psychiatry at the University of California, Los Angeles.

MP3 CDPublisher: Brilliance Audio; MP3 Una edition (March 1, 2015)Language: EnglishISBN-10: 150121733XISBN-13: 978-1501217333 Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 0.5 x 6.8 inches Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies) Best Sellers Rank: #397,831 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #457 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Mental Health > Mood Disorders #530 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Mental Health > Depression #848 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Psychology & Counseling > Neuropsychology
I don’t want to make any unscientific claims here, but I’ve found that a lot of the people I know who are depressed are also pretty smart. Which means that self-help books by celebrity rehab graduates and costumed spiritual gurus aren’t going to be of any help. Another unscientific conjecture: in my experience, depressives tend to have finely tuned aesthetic sensibilities, which means reading clunky technical literature is a daunting challenge, particularly through the fog of one’s symptoms.

The Upward Spiral stands out from the pack for three significant reasons:
1. It’s based in evidence.
This book isn’t made up of snake oil panaceas, or Hallmark platitudes, or overblown pep-talk rhetoric. It’s built on a foundation of clinical trials and observations of the brain, as up-to-date with contemporary neuroscience as possible.
2. It reads well.
The problem with writing based on scientific evidence often ends up being that the prose is dry and boring, or patronizingly dumbed-down, or frustratingly abstract. Korb is no Adam Phillips, but he writes about the structure and function of the brain more clearly than anyone else I’ve read in the past, frequently deploying effective analogies to familiar objects and ideas.
3. It includes advice.
Another problem with some science-based texts is that knowing what synapses fire at what time doesn’t really help you figure out what to do outside your skull. Korb gives a suggestion on practically every page.

This book isn’t going to cure you. It addresses a specific aspect of depression: the way symptoms reinforce themselves and inspire new ones, resulting in the downward spiral that drags you down to your deepest depths.

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