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Psycho-Logical

Why Mental Health Goes Wrong – and How to Make Sense of It
By Dean Burnett
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Psycho-Logical by Dean Burnett delves into the fascinating world of mental health, exploring the science behind the brain's functions and how they relate to psychological challenges. The book combines cutting-edge research with humour and personal insights to demystify complex topics. Dean Burnett provides a clear and accessible guide to understanding the brain's quirks and how they influence human behaviour.
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This book may appeal to you if you are fascinated by the intricacies of the human brain and want to explore the complexities of mental health in a relatable and humorous manner. Dean Burnett offers an engaging insight into why our minds behave the way they do, blending science with wit, making it an enlightening read for those interested in the psychology of everyday experiences.

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Psycho-Logical

An expertly written, extremely accessible primer on mental health from the bestselling author of The Idiot Brain.

An expertly written, extremely accessible primer on mental health from the bestselling author of The Idiot Brain.

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One in four people experience a mental health problem each year, with depression and anxiety alone afflicting over 500 million people.

Why are these conditions so widespread? What is it about modern life that has such an impact on our mental health? And why is there still so much confusion and stigma around these issues?

In Psycho-Logical, bestselling author Dean Burnett sets out to answer these questions and more. Drawing on extensive scientific research, along with revealing insights from those who deal with mental health issues on a daily basis, the result is an expertly written and extremely accessible primer on how and why these problems arise, and what we can do to tackle them.

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Psycho-Logical by Dean Burnett is praised for its engaging and humorous exploration of mental health and neuroscience. Burnett's approachable writing style makes complex scientific concepts more understandable for general readers. Some reviews highlight the balance between humour and insightful analysis, making the book both informative and entertaining.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781783352333

Publisher: Guardian Faber Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 February 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Guardian Faber Publishing

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 280g

Pages: 352

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Dean Burnett Education & Reference Happiness & Mental Health Health & Wellness Non-Fiction Science & Nature Self-Help & Personal Development

About the Author

Dean Burnett is a neuroscientist, blogger, sometimes-comedian and author. He lives in Cardiff, and is currently an honorary research associate at the Cardiff University Psychology School. His previous books, The Idiot Brain and The Happy Brain, were international bestsellers published in over 20 countries. His Guardian articles have been read over 16 million times and he currently writes the 'Brain Yapping' blog for the Cosmic Shambles network.

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