Depression Cure

In this exciting post-summer episode of Depression Cure, we are joined again by Steve Ilardi as we get to have our Q&A session that will hopefully cure your curiosity on things such as remote working– an increasing reality for many people as a result of the pandemic, and how can one really address mental health issues given the fact of deprivation of face to face meetings. So don’t miss out and make sure to tune in! For show notes, supplement list and links to everything we talk about today please visit: https://mentalhealth.fm/episodes/remote-working Support the show on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/mentalhealthpodcast Listen to all episodes of Mental Health Podcast at: https://mentalhealth.fm Share with us your takeaways from this episode on social @mentalhealth.fm

In today's episode of Depression Cure, we are joined by Dr. Stephen Ilardi, a professor of clinical psychology and the Author of The Depression Cure: The 6-Step Program to Beat Depression Without Drugs, he will share how he became a depression researcher, the reason behind it, how it's like, and unravel the things that made him who he is today. Tune in now and get to know him more! For show notes, supplement list and links to everything we talk about today please visit: https://mentalhealth.fm/episodes/steves-story Support the show on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/mentalhealthpodcast Listen to all episodes of Mental Health Podcast at: https://mentalhealth.fm Share with us your takeaways from this episode on social @mentalhealth.fm

In this series called “The Essentials”, Steve and Hew discuss what they believe are the most important tools to have in your mental health. They will discuss about why Exercise is essential — its benefits not only physical but also on mental aspects as well as the proper way and dosage of exercise. Tune in now and learn more insightful information about exercise! For show notes, supplement list and links to everything we talk about today please visit: https://mentalhealth.fm/episodes/exercise-for-mental-health Support the show on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/mentalhealthpodcast Listen to all episodes of Mental Health Podcast at: https://mentalhealth.fm Share with us your takeaways from this episode on social @mentalhealth.fm

In this new series called “The Essentials”, Steve and Hew discuss what they believe are the most important tools to have in your mental health. They will talk about Omega 6 and dive deep into Omega 3 - its importance, health benefits, side effects, uses, as well as dose & precautions. Learn more insightful information about Omega 3 by checking out this episode! For show notes, supplement list and links to everything we talk about today please visit: https://mentalhealth.fm/episodes/omega-3-mental-health Support the show on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/mentalhealthpodcast Listen to all episodes of Mental Health Podcast at: https://mentalhealth.fm Share with us your takeaways from this episode on social @mentalhealth.fm

In today’s episode, Steve and Hew answer a question from their Patreon supporter, Ryan, about how we can help Gen Z’s Mental challenges in this digital world. Along the way they talk about some of the reasons why Gen Z (and all the other generations) are obsessed with screen time as well as ways on how to put boundaries on technologies. Check it out. For show notes, supplement list and links to everything we talk about today please visit: https://mentalhealth.fm/episodes/gen-z-screen-time Support the show on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/mentalhealthpodcast Listen to all episodes of Mental Health Podcast at: https://mentalhealth.fm Share with us your takeaways from this episode on social @mentalhealth.fm

In this Q&A episode, Steve and Hew answer a question from their Patreon supporter, Peter, with regard to responding to friends in crisis. They will talk about different ways to deal with depression as well as tips for approaching someone who’s struggling with it. They’ll discuss different responses that may help us in aiding someone who might need it. For show notes, supplement list and links to everything we talk about today please visit: https://mentalhealth.fm/episodes/friend-in-crisis Support the show on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/mentalhealthpodcast Listen to all episodes of Mental Health Podcast at: https://mentalhealth.fm Share with us your takeaways from this episode on social @mentalhealth.fm

In today's Q&A episode, Steve and Hew answer a fascinating listener question on the topic of self-harm. Along the way they end up covering: - Why people start self-harming in the first place - How you can end up becoming addicted to self-harm - What to do to break the cycle - How attitudes towards self-harm have changed over the last few decades - And the pursuit of healthy coping mechanisms Check it out. // For show notes, supplement list and links to everything we talk about today please visit: https://mentalhealth.fm/episodes/why-do-people-self-harm Support the show on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/mentalhealthpodcast

For the season finale of our four-part series on depression, we've decided to focus on the long-game: the strategies, practices and lifestyle choices we can deploy to not only get out of a depressive rut, but also prevent and manage future episodes. This episode covers a lot of ground, including: - The power of creating a written plan - Outsourcing decision-making/willpower to a system - The importance of social connection & accountability - Building routines/structures to pull you through the day - Anti-inflammatory foods and supplements to add to your diet - Why you should consider establishing a "screen-free-zone" - Superpowers associated with depression - And how to build enough momentum to spiral upwards Thank you so much for all the love and feedback around this series so far. It's our sincere hope that these episodes end up being "the missing piece of the puzzle" (as one listener put it) in your fight against depression. It is not easy. It will never be easy. But it is worth it — for you, the people around you and the people coming behind you. Keep going, keep fighting and thank you for joining us on this journey. — Steve & Hew // For show notes, supplement list and links to everything we talk about today please visit: https://mentalhealth.fm/episodes/depression-101-part-four Support the show on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/mentalhealthpodcast

Welcome back to our four-part special on Depression. (Be sure to check out last week's episode if you haven't already where we cover major myths, core symptoms and why humans have the capacity to get depressed to begin with). In today's episode we turn our attention to the clinical-proven causes of depression and how this informs our treatment of it. Along the way we cover topics such as: - How depression can be caused by inflammation - The loss of pleasure and sex drive associated with the disease - Why depression makes you want to withdraw - Circadian rhythms, sleep and body clocks - The role stress and sex hormones plays in depression - Why a "miracle drug" doesn't exist - And a Dr Steve Debunk™ on the idea of "Chemical Imbalances" (spolier alert: it was invented by marketers). Check it out! // For show notes, supplement list and links to everything we talk about today please visit: https://mentalhealth.fm/episodes/depression-101-part-two Support the show on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/mentalhealthpodcast

In our first ever Q+A episode, we tackle a listener question around the topic of rumination, overthinking and the constant replaying of scenarios in our heads. Check it out! // For show notes, supplement list and links to everything we talk about today please visit: https://mentalhealth.fm/episodes/stop-replaying-thoughts Support the show on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/mentalhealthpodcast

Anxiety is the most common mental health disorder in the world, (having recently overtaken depression in the last few years). Yet, despite how widespread it is, there’s still a lot of misunderstanding about what anxiety actually is, what causes it and even what it feels like to experience it. So, today we’re doing the podcast deep as part of our 101 Series to explore and validate why you — or someone you love — feels anxious, AND more importantly what you can do about it. Along the way Steve and Hew answer questions like: - Why do we humans get anxious? - Is it ever helpful? - How do we diagnose anxiety? - What actually causes anxiety in the first place? - And how do causes change the way we go about treating it? Thanks so much for being here and we really hope you enjoy. // For show notes, supplement list and links to everything we talk about today please visit: https://mentalhealth.fm/episodes/anxiety-101-part-one Support the show on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/mentalhealthpodcast

Welcome back to our 101 deep dive on addiction where we’re discussing the causes, cures and potential superpowers of this incredibly common mental disorder. In part one we talked about the neuroscience behind why drugs and behaviours can hijack our brains in the first place and in this episode, we cover: - How you can actually fight some drug addictions with other drugs - Why 12-Step programs like AA are so powerful - How willpower doesn’t work (and what we should do instead of white-knuckling) - Healthy habits that help with addiction - Sitting with our pain rather than trying to escape from it (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy) - And the superpower addicts possess. Thanks so much for being here and we really hope you enjoy. // For show notes, supplement list and links to everything we talk about today please visit: https://mentalhealth.fm/episodes/addiction-101-willpower-drugs-twelve-steps Support the show on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/mentalhealthpodcast

Welcome back to our deep dive on the causes, treatments and potential superpowers of Attention Deficit Disorder, more commonly known as ADHD. In part two, we talk about: Success, limitations and considerations for the most common ADHD drugs Tools to manage the dark side of ADHD Practices that lead to deep work and extreme focus Microdosing exercise And the evolutionary advantage of attention disorders Thanks so much for being here and we really hope you enjoy. // For show notes, supplement list and links to everything we talk about today please visit: https://mentalhealth.fm/episodes/adhd-101-how-to-focus-part-two Support the show on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/mentalhealthpodcast