Johann Hari
Johann Hari (born 21 January 1979) is a British writer and journalist known for books on addiction, depression and attention in the modern world. He has written for outlets including The Independent and The New York Times and is the author of Chasing the Scream, Lost Connections and Stolen Focus. His career has included both high-profile awards and controversy related to journalistic misconduct in 2011; he has since continued to publish and speak on topics of mental health, addiction and technology.
Awards
['Young Journalist of the Year (Press Gazette Awards, 2003)', 'Orwell Prize for political journalism (2008, later withdrawn)', 'Martha Gellhorn Prize for Journalism (2010)']
Notable Works
['Lost Connections: Uncovering the Real Causes of Depression – and the Unexpected Solutions', 'Chasing the Scream: The First and Last Days of the War on Drugs', "Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention", 'Magic Pill: The Extraordinary Benefits and Disturbing Risks of the New Weight Loss Drugs']
