Johann Hari
Johann Hari
Social commentator on mental health & addiction | Author of 'Lost Connections' and 'Chasing the Scream'
Through his research and writing, Hari has revealed hidden truths about the root causes of depression, anxiety, and addiction that contradict mainstream narratives.
Johann Hari is an internationally recognized author known for his provocative investigations into complex societal issues. His groundbreaking books 'Lost Connections: Uncovering the Real Causes of Depression' and 'Chasing the Scream: The First and Last Days of the War on Drugs' have sparked global conversations about mental health and addiction, challenging conventional wisdom in both fields.
Through his research and writing, Hari has revealed hidden truths about the root causes of depression, anxiety, and addiction that contradict mainstream narratives. His work suggests that many of our assumptions about these issues - from the chemical imbalance theory of depression to punitive approaches to drug addiction - may be fundamentally flawed.
Despite past professional controversies, he continues to influence public discourse through his impactful investigations and compelling presentations at major platforms like TED, where his talks have reached millions worldwide and fundamentally shifted how audiences think about mental health treatment and drug policy.
- Rethinking addiction: Why everything we think we know might be wrong
- The real causes of depression and anxiety beyond chemical imbalances
- Why the war on drugs has failed and alternative approaches to addiction
- Uncovering the social and environmental factors behind mental health crises
- Challenging conventional wisdom in mental health treatment
This could be why you're depressed or anxious
This could be why you're depressed or anxious
This could be why you're depressed or anxious
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Everything you think you know about addiction is wrong
Everything you think you know about addiction is wrong
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