Lost Connections: Uncovering the Real Causes of Depression - and the Unexpected Solutions

What is the significance of the title Lost Connections? What does it say about Hari’s thesis?

Hari is a journalist who draws on interviews and information from experts and from people who have experienced anxiety and depression. He also blends empirical data with anecdote, both from his own life and the lives of others. How does this approach strengthen or weaken the main argument of Lost Connections? Use examples from the text.

Select one of Hari’s interviewees, like Joanne Cacciatore (47-53), Joe Phillips (73-76), Dr. Vincent Felitti (128-39), or Rachel Shubert (265-72). Why did Hari choose to interview them? How does the information or the personal stories they provide support the thesis of Lost Connections?