49 pages 1 hour read

Johann Hari

Lost Connections: Uncovering the Real Causes of Depression - and the Unexpected Solutions

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2018

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Index of Terms

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM)

The DSM is the official guidebook of the American Psychiatric Association for all credentialed mental health professionals in the United States. It describes the most up-to-date criteria for diagnosing and treating mental illnesses.

Endogenous depression

Endogenous depression is “the kind caused just by a malfunctioning brain or body” (183). Hari argues this type of depression only affects “a tiny minority of depressed people” (183).

Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

The FDA is a United States federal government agency that manages the regulation of food, medicine, and related products. Among the FDA’s functions is the approval of new drugs, following public safety guidelines. 

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