Key Ideas

1. Depression and anxiety are not solely caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain, but also by social and environmental factors. Hari argues that our disconnection from meaningful work, nature, other people, and a hopeful future leads to these mental health issues.

2. The rise of depression and anxiety is closely linked to the increase in loneliness and social isolation. Hari suggests that we need to build stronger social connections to improve our mental well-being.

3. The medicalization of mental health has led to an over-reliance on antidepressant medications, while the underlying caus....
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