Join Philip Gold, a leading researcher of depressive illness and author of 'Breaking Through Depression', alongside Güneş Taylor, a science communicator at The Francis Crick Institute. They dissect the complexities of depression, comparing melancholic and atypical forms, and delve into the effects of early trauma. Their discussion introduces innovative treatment approaches, including SSRIs and psychedelics, advocating for a personalized and holistic perspective on mental health that challenges traditional views.
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Two Types of Depression
Depression arises from environmental factors, stressors, trauma, combined with genetic predispositions.
It manifests as two distinct types: melancholic and atypical depression.
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Melancholic Depression
Melancholic depression involves an overactive stress response, marked by anxiety, worthlessness, and loss of pleasure (anhedonia).
Symptoms worsen in the morning and improve slightly in the evening.
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Atypical Depression
Atypical depression involves an underactive stress response, leading to disconnection, oversleeping, and overeating.
Symptoms are worse in the evening and it often appears earlier in life, potentially linked to trauma.
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In 'Going Infinite', Michael Lewis delves into the life of Sam Bankman-Fried, the enigmatic founder of the failed cryptocurrency exchange FTX. The book provides a psychological portrait and a financial roller-coaster ride, tracing Bankman-Fried's trajectory from becoming the world's youngest billionaire to his eventual downfall. It covers topics such as high-frequency trading, cryptocurrencies, effective altruism, and the justice system. Despite criticism for its sympathetic portrayal of Bankman-Fried, the book offers a fascinating insight into the complex world of cryptocurrencies and the character of its central figure.
Philip Gold is one of the world's leading researchers of depressive illness. Since 1974, he has worked at the National Institute of Health, where he has served as Chief of Neuroendocrine Research, and Senior Investigator in the National Institute of Mental Health Intramural Research Program, and Chief of the Section on Neuroendocrinology. For this episode, he joins science communicator and Postdoctoral fellow at The Francis Crick Institute, Dr Güneş Taylor, in conversation to talk about his life's work and the findings of his recent book: Breaking Through Depression.
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