Label Infectious madness : the surprising science of how we "catch" mental illness Title Infectious madness Title remainder the surprising science of how we "catch" mental illness Statement of responsibility Harriet A.
Rich in science, tantalizing medical mysteries, and practical advice, Infectious Madness pulls back the curtain on a new paradigm with profound implications for us all.-Adapted from book jacket Washington shares innovative tactics from the front lines of medicine-like worm therapy, phages (viruses that infect bacteria), and the use of one microbe to fight another-and explains the dangers of carelessness, bad environmental policy, and misinformation. Thanks in part to the sheer speed of their reproduction, microbes are beating us at a game of evolutionary chess we must be vigilant if we hope to protect ourselves and our children from mind-altering infections. Weaving together cutting-edge research and startling case studies, Infectious Madness shows how strep throat can trigger OCD in a formerly healthy teen, how a pregnant woman's contact with cat litter can lead to schizophrenia in her child, and how gut bacteria that leak into the bloodstream may play a role in autism. That's right-you can "catch" mental illness.
In her astonishing new book, author Harriet Washington reveals that many instances of schizophrenia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, Alzheimer's, Tourette's, bipolar disorder, and anorexia are likely caused by bacteria, parasites, or viruses. But in recent years, a new theory has quietly achieved critical mass. Summary What causes mental illness? Traditionally, we've blamed bad parenting, stress, trauma, genetics, and brain-chemistry imbalances.
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