The chapter explores the signs of depression, the struggle of faking happiness, and the importance of seeking professional help for mental health issues. It delves into various treatments like SSRIs, ketamine, ECT, and transcranial magnetic stimulation, discussing their effects on memory and effectiveness. Additionally, it touches on environmental triggers, genetic predisposition, light therapy, and societal influences on depression, emphasizing the need to address mental health without stigma.
What is depression? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly break down the neuroscience behind major depression, its treatments, and the factors that contribute to this pervasive condition with neuroscientist Heather Berlin, PhD.
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