Lost Connections: The Secret to Understanding Depression

Review of Lost Connections by Johann Hari. This is an incredible exploration into the causes of-and solutions for-depression. Here are my thoughts on the book and a summary of the key messages that resonated with me.

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🧱 OUTLINE
0:00 Introduction
0:48 Antidepressants ≠ Solution
2:55 Socially Isolation → Depression
7:23 Why I'm Ho