This chapter explores the historical and modern interpretations of depression, examining the shift in societal attitudes towards mental health. It highlights the complexities of assessing emotional states, the concept of functional depression, and the interplay between pleasure and true happiness. The discussion underscores the importance of professional intervention and community support in navigating depressive experiences and finding fulfillment.
Does depression feel like a prison keeping you disconnected from your true self? In this powerful episode, a pioneering psychiatrist shares groundbreaking brain treatments and profound spiritual insights that can help reignite your vital spark.
David Carreon, MD, author of The Opposite of Depression, reveals how transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and simple lifestyle habits like exercise, diet, and spiritual community provide an inspirational roadmap for reclaiming joy, meaning and your authentic self - whether struggling with hopelessness or wanting to truly flourish.
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