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 MENTIONED+ 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/3A69GOCSTARBUCKS GIFTCARD GIVEAWAY: Want coffee on me?! Each month I'll be randomly choosing a winner to receive a Starbucks giftcard! To enter this giveaway, all you have to do is leave a review of the podcast on Spotify and/or Apple Podcasts and DM me on a screenshot of your review on Instagram. Win bonus entries by tagging the podcast on your Instagram story or TikTok! Good luck!LET'S CONNECT+ Instagram (@shepersistedpodcast)+ Website (shepersistedpodcast.com)+ YouTube (Sadie Sutton: She Persisted Podcast)+ Twitter (@persistpodcast)+ Facebook (@shepersistedpodcast)+ TikTok (@shepersistedpodcast)+ [email protected]© 2020 She Persisted LLC. This podcast is copyrighted subject matter owned by She Persisted LLC and She Persisted LLC reserves all rights in and to the podcast. Any use without She Persisted LLC’s express prior written consent is prohibited.

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