In this insightful discussion, Dr. Judith Joseph, a board-certified psychiatrist and author, sheds light on high-functioning depression, a hidden struggle faced by many. She explains how it often goes unnoticed while individuals maintain a façade of success. Dr. Joseph emphasizes the vital role joy plays in our well-being and shares practical strategies to combat this condition through mindfulness and nurturing genuine connections. Additionally, she reveals how modern life's pressures impact mental health and advocates for understanding and addressing the underlying causes of depression.
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Exercise Beats Depression Treatments
Depression is the leading cause of disability and absenteeism in the U.S. and conventional treatments often leave persistent symptoms in 9 of 10 people.
Exercise outperforms medication and therapy by 1.5 times in reducing mild to moderate depression and anxiety symptoms.
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Dr. Joseph's Mental Health Journey
Dr. Judith Joseph overcame cultural stigma from her Caribbean upbringing that viewed mental health as a personal defect.
She transitioned from anesthesiology to psychiatry after realizing her desire to connect deeply and help people heal.
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Hidden Face of High Functioning Depression
Many with high functioning depression appear successful externally but struggle internally with unprocessed trauma and lack of joy (anhedonia).
Current diagnostic criteria miss people functioning well externally who still suffer and need early intervention before breaking down.
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It’s been estimated that over 21 million adults in the United States have experienced depression. While the common symptoms of depression like sadness or lack of energy can be easy to spot, depression doesn’t always present in one specific way. Today, you’re going to learn about the hidden type of depression that is stopping many people from experiencing joy. On this episode of The Model Health Show, our guest is board certified psychiatrist and author, Dr. Judith Joseph. Her new book, High Functioning, takes a look at an important mental health condition that is often overlooked. In this interview, you’re going to learn what high functioning depression is and why it often flies under the radar. You’re also going to learn about simple strategies you can use to better understand your mental health and reclaim your joy. Dr. Judith Joseph is not only an expert in this subject matter, but she also draws on her personal experience to help you understand how high functioning depression presents and what you can do about it. Enjoy!
In this episode you’ll discover:
What the leading cause of disability and absenteeism is. (00:14)
How Dr. Joseph got interested in studying mental health. (12:20)
What high functioning depression is and why it matters. (14:49)
How our modern world damages our mental health. (19:48)
The important role that joy plays in our longevity. (20:48)
How our eating habits stop us from experiencing joy. (21:31)
The multiple faces of depression. (23:10)
What anhedonia is. (23:35)
The symptoms of high functioning depression. (23:53)
How high functioning depression differs from burnout. (24:44)
Why our technology causes us to miss out on joy. (32:51)
What scarcity trauma is. (41:52)
The 5 Vs of healing. (44:37)
How different generations view mental health. (46:03)
What validation is. (48:58)
How venting in psychology is like venting in physics. (57:53)
The importance of identifying your values. (1:04:10)
How your relationships impact your health. (1:12:11)
What nutritional psychiatry is. (1:15:46)
Why you need to prioritize joy for better mental health. (1:22:05)
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