“Both depression and anxiety disorders, for example, are repeatedly described in the media as 'chemical imbalances in the brain,' as if spontaneous neural events with no relation to anything outside a person's brain cause depression and anxiety.”

American novelist and essayist, Siri Hustvedt is known for her introspective fiction blending art, psychology, and memory. Her work often explores the intersections of gender, perception, and the human mind, with novels like *The Blindfold* and *The Summer Without Men* earning critical acclaim.