Episode 409: What people fail to understand about depression (your life could be better)

Mar 8, 2024

This podcast challenges the common misconception of depression being solely a brain issue. It explores the societal and psychological factors influencing depression. The effectiveness of individual psychotherapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in combating depression is highlighted. The impact of social status on mental health and the importance of behavioral activation in improving well-being are discussed.

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Introduction

00:00 • 3min

Exploring the Role of Individual Psychotherapy in Depression Treatment

03:29 • 2min

Exploring the Influence of Social Status on Depression and the Impact of Behavioral Activation

05:13 • 4min

"The serotonin theory of depression: a systematic umbrella review of the evidence": https://www.nature.com/articles/s41380-022-01661-0

Depression is one of the most prevalent mental illnesses on the planet. Unfortunately, most people misunderstand it. They believe that it exists solely between the ears of the individual in question. This gives rise to the "intrapsychic fallacy", which maintains that depression is either in the brain (the monoamine hypothesis) or the mind (the cognitive hypothesis). However, if this were true, then the interventions designed to address the brain and the mind should have better outcomes. I present an alternative model in this episode.

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Presented by Orion Taraban, Psy.D. PsycHacks provides viewers with a brief, thought-provoking video several days a week on a variety of psychological topics, inspired by his clinical practice. The intention is for the core idea contained within each video to inspire viewers to see something about themselves or their world in a slightly different light. The ultimate mission of the channel is to reduce the amount of unnecessary suffering in the world.

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