The Dopamine Brain
Your Science-backed Guide to Balancing Pleasure and Purpose
$32.35
- Paperback
224 pages
- Release Date
3 September 2024
Summary
Have you ever felt like you’re lacking control over certain habits? Are you curious about the neuroscience behind addictive behaviours? What if you could understand how the brain works, and use that knowledge to regain control over your habits and lead a more fulfilling life?
Sex, shopping, eating, social media, drugs, and gambling are just some of the things that can trigger a release of dopamine, a neurotransmitter in the brain that is involved in the brain’s reward system. The over…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781761346378 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1761346377 |
| Author: | Anastasia Hronis |
| Publisher: | Penguin Random House Australia |
| Imprint: | Penguin Random House Australia |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 224 |
| Release Date: | 3 September 2024 |
| Weight: | 284g |
| Dimensions: | 22mm x 154mm x 234mm |
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Anastasia Hronis
Dr. Anastasia Hronis is a clinical psychologist, author, and speaker who helps people understand their minds and navigate the demands of everyday life.
She is the author of Overstimulated and the bestselling book The Dopamine Brain, which has been translated into eight languages. Anastasia is the founder of the Australian Institute for Human Wellness and a research fellow and lecturer at the University of Technology Sydney.
Drawing on her clinical work and research, Anastasia makes psychological science accessible, practical, and relevant to everyday life. Her work spans mental health, addiction, and wellbeing, with a focus on helping people understand their brains and behavior. An experienced media commentator, she brings warmth, clarity, and humor to conversations about complex issues.
Before becoming a psychologist, Anastasia was a concert pianist, performing on some of the world’s most celebrated stages, including the Sydney Opera House and Carnegie Hall. Music remains an important part of her life.
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