Notes on a Nervous Planet

Notes on a Nervous Planet, by the acclaimed author of How to Stop Time and The Humans, explores how modern society’s influences—such as media, marketing, and social norms—can negatively affect our mental well-being. Based on his personal journey through panic disorder, anxiety, and depression, Matt reflects on the various ways the external world impacts mental health and shares insights gained along the way. The book provides a thoughtful examination of contemporary challenges to happiness and mental resilience.