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The Inflamed Mind
Edward Bullmore
A Radical New Approach to Depression
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◷ 26 Minutes
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The Inflamed Mind (2018) explains the latest science behind a new theory linking depression to inflammation of the body and brain. Bringing together insights from medicine, psychology and evolutionary theory, psychiatrist Edward Bullmore reveals the complex connections between our immune system and our mental health – and shows how a new holistic understanding of body, mind and brain could revolutionize the way we see and treat depression.
About the author
Edward Bullmore is a psychiatrist, neuroscientist and mental health expert from the UK. He studied medicine at the University of Oxford and is now a Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Cambridge. Since 2005, he has been working for pharma company GlaxoSmithKline on developing new anti-inflammatory drugs for depression.
Who might enjoy this content?
- Med students, physicians and scientists interested in the mind and brain
- Psychologists and therapists interested in how physical illness affects mental health
- Anyone who has dealt with depression
