The annual conference is being held in baltimore, maryland. One of the speakers this year is irving kirsh who has done a lot of work and a a looking at the placibo effect of anti depressence. Placibois means a positive expectation in a good outcome or faith in a process that you expect to get better.
Dr. Ruby earned his Ph.D. in 1995 at Florida State University. He is a retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel with 20 years of military service as a criminal, counterintelligence, and counterespionage special agent and investigative psychologist in many capacities across the globe. Following his military career, Dr. Ruby has been a psychologist and coach in private practice.
We discuss:
- Why does Dr. Ruby believe calling mental illness an 'illness' is a problem?
- What advice does Dr. Ruby give those who are dealing with depression and anxiety?
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