Understanding Time's Role in Mental Health

The podcast emphasizes the profound impact that our perception of time has on mental health, particularly in how it relates to depression and anxiety. Research in psychology and neuroscience reveals that individuals often become trapped in negative thought patterns by fixating on the past or worrying about the future. This preoccupation with time can foster feelings of hopelessness, as people project negative outcomes, leading to a sense of despair about their future and regret over their past. Furthermore, the unique human capacity for self-reflection allows us to engage in detrimental thinking that animals, typically unable to conceive of suicide or extreme hopelessness, do not experience.