217. this book explains why we’re actually depressed [mental health book club series]

#217 In this week's solo episode, I am sharing one of my absolute favorite mental health books as a part of my new book club series! This week's pick is Lost Connections by Johann Hari, a New York Times bestselling book that explores what truly causes (and fixes!) depression. In this episode, I break down my favorite quotes and teachings from the book, on topics including:

+ the chemical imbalance theory & why we're over-prescribed anti-depressants

+ a theory that explains why people actually get depressed

+ debunking other theories of depression based on the research

+ the crucial relationship between grief & depression

+ nine disconnections in our lives that can cause depression

+ how loneliness can change our physical & mental health

+ what psychology says about materialism when it comes to depression

+ childhood trauma & its impact on depression

+ modern society's emphasis on status & its impact on mental health

+ how living in a city versus a rural environment affects mental health

+ if some of us are genetically wired to be depressed

+ seven ways to solve your depression

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+ Lost Connections: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1632868318?...

+ Johann Hari interview: https://shepersistedpodcast.com/podca...

+ Hans Schroder interview: https://shepersistedpodcast.com/podca...

+ ACEs criteria: https://cdv.org/2022/12/what-are-adve...

SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOC

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