The Depths: The Evolutionary Origins of the Depression Epidemic

The Depths of Depression is a groundbreaking book that challenges the conventional wisdom on depression.

Written by a psychologist who has personally struggled with the condition, this book offers a bold new account of why depression endures and provides hope for recovery.

Drawing on recent developments in the science of mood and clinical observations, Rottenberg argues that depression is not a chemical imbalance, but rather a severe outgrowth of our natural capacity for emotion.

He shows how low moods evolved to compel us to more efficiently pursue rewards, but in modern times, this can easily slide into long-lasting depression.

The book offers new paths for treatment and de-stigmatizes the increasingly common condition, providing hope for those struggling with depression.