#814 - Doctor Mike - Reacting To The Rise Of Anxiety, Microplastics & Antidepressants
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Treating Anxiety and Depression
- For mild cases of anxiety and depression, bibliotherapy and conversations with a primary care physician can be sufficient.
- For more severe cases, a combination of mental health therapy (like CBT) and medication (like SSRIs) is recommended.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a rational approach backed by evidence and addresses cognitive distortions that can drive anxiety and depression symptoms.
- Treatment should be tailored to the individual patient's needs and severity of symptoms.
- "Feeling Good" by Dr. David Burns is a recommended resource for understanding CBT and cognitive distortions.
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