Inflamed Mind: A radical new approach to depression

The book "The Inflamed Mind" by Professor Edward Bullmore explores the link between depression and inflammation of the body and brain, offering a breakthrough new science that could lead to revolutionized treatments for mental disorders. It challenges the traditional view of depression as solely a serotonin imbalance and suggests that inflammation may be the root cause. The book offers insights into the history of Western medicine and proposes a new approach to understanding and treating depression and other mental disorders.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 03 January 2019
Publisher: Short Books Ltd

The world is facing a significant health crisis in the form of depression, which is projected to become the single biggest cause of disability in the next 20 years. Despite the widespread impact of this mental disorder, the treatment for depression has seen minimal changes over the past three decades. However, there is hope on the horizon as University of Cambridge Professor Edward Bullmore unveils groundbreaking new science that reveals the link between depression and inflammation of the body and brain. In his book, "The Inflamed Mind," Professor Bullmore explains how and why mental disorders can have their root cause in the immune system, offering a potential revolution in the field of psychiatry.

This book goes beyond the clinic and the lab, providing a holistic perspective on how the mind, brain, and body work together in a sometimes misguided effort to help us survive in a hostile world. It offers insights into the story of Western medicine, highlighting both its successes and failures in treating mental disorders. By challenging the traditional understanding of depression as solely a serotonin imbalance, Professor Bullmore presents a fascinating theory that attributes depression to inflammation.

While the scientific evidence supporting this theory is still emerging, "The Inflamed Mind" is a thought-provoking and interesting read that presents inflammation as the major factor in depression. It encourages readers to question the status quo
quo and explore new avenues for treatment and prevention of mental disorders. The book also explores how the current division between Psychiatry and the rest of medicine has developed and how we might change that. Professor Bullmore puts forward a fascinating theory that attributes depression to inflammation rather than serotonin imbalance as has traditionally been thought. Whatever the truth, this book is a stimulating and interesting read that presents a fresh perspective on the complex relationship between the mind, brain, and body. It is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding and addressing the global health crisis of depression.

Weight: 244g
Dimension: 156 x 140 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781780723723