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Depression's Treatment And Prevention: A Series of Mic Drops with Dr. Michael Yapko

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Dec 8, 2023

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Dr. Michael Yapko

Dr. Michael Yapko, a leading expert on depression and author, discusses essential strategies for preventing this pervasive issue. He highlights the importance of teaching foresight and decision-making skills to children. Yapko delves into the social causes of depression, warning against passive medication use and advocating for active therapy. He offers practical advice for parents on how to engage in their kids' mental health, emphasizing resilience-building routines and the need for family involvement in therapy.

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Teach Foresight Early

Prevention works and can be taught through skills like foresight and planning.
Teach children to predict consequences and plan ahead to reduce risk of depression.

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Train Decision-Making Skills

Teach kids to anticipate consequences and plan to avoid repeating harmful patterns.
Ask children to think one step ahead and practice decision-making before acting on feelings.

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People Shape Their Depression

Depression often involves passivity and following feelings rather than active decision-making.
The stress-generation model shows decisions can create or worsen depression outcomes.

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Foresight and Skill-Building to Prevent Depression

Depression: Social Causes, Passivity, and Medication Limits

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In this not-to-be missed episode, Lynn and Robin talk to the expert Lynn values most, Dr. Michael Yapko. Dr. Yapko is one of the world’s foremost experts on depression, how it moves through families, and what parents need to do about prevention. He knows the research and shares it, busting myths and offering advice we guarantee you haven’t heard before.

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