The Disordered Mind
What Unusual Brains Tell Us About Ourselves
Eric R. Kandel
Discover how disruptions in the brain's communication can lead to complex disorders like depression, schizophrenia, addiction, and PTSD in this pioneering work by Nobel Prize winner Eric R. Kandel. Through his insightful research, Kandel explores the mysteries of the brain and its link with the human experience. His studies of autism, depression, addiction, and Parkinson's reveal surprising insights on our most fundamental capabilities and what it means to be human. Journey with Kandel as he delves into the neurological foundations of our social instincts and memories and uncovers the secrets of consciousness itself.
Publish Date
2018-08-28T00:00:00.000Z
2018-08-28T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
4.12
ISBN
9780374538446
Recommendations
2
Recommendations
2023-01-13T12:06:00.000Z
1/3
Let me recommend a terrific book I read to kick off the new year!
Erik R. Kandel's The Disordered Mind investigates what different neurologic disorders can teach us about our brain's operating mechanism. The book takes you through several themes that reflect a disorder, – source2021-01-24T15:48:17.000Z
@AnneCooke14 @awaisaftab @cadoganhealthc1 @MkRBol @markhoro @Huwtube The best exposition of this (not a defence really) I've come across is Eric Kandel's The Disordered Mind. Despite accepting social and psychodynamic factors, it implies the pre 2010 NIMH genes and neurotransmitter approach is likely to give the most valuable explanations. – source