About this episode

Lynn dispels misconceptions about the permanence of mental illness and emphasizes the importance of language in mental health.

We have all heard the phrase 'Chemical Imbalance'. It can make depression and anxiety feel like lifelong afflictions that can be managed but never cured. THIS IS FALSE. In this episode, Lynn dispels the common misconceptions surrounding the permanence of mental illness, and why the language we use to describe them is vital to getting better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Lynn Lyons

Topics covered

• mental health
• depression
• anxiety
• misconceptions
• language
• permanence

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