Summary:
The book presents a groundbreaking perspective on depression, arguing that it is not solely a mental disorder but often a result of the immune system causing inflammation in the brain. It delves into the scientific evidence for this connection and explores the implications for new treatments targeting the immune system to alleviate depressive symptoms.
Key points:
1. Inflammation-Depression Link: Bullmore argues that body inflammation can cause brain changes leading to depression, challenging the idea that depression is just about brain chemicals.
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