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This episode discusses how various medical conditions can impact mental health, particularly depression and anxiety.

Depression and anxiety can come from physical problems like thyroid, hormones, sleep, or nutrient deficiencies—learn the top medical causes to check for in this episode. Check out my membership here: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/membership Here's Tracey's SHINE journal: https://mentalwellnessspace.store/products/transformation-journal-volume-1 You can find Tracey’s journal here: https://mentalwellnessspace.store/products/transformation-journal-volume-1?srsltid=AfmBOoqyGDJRZpv9YxTWqwzn2bgW3WVsTYQrxQOGwHXP6U1J8tJArd8o Looking for affordable online counseling? My sponsor, BetterHelp, connects you to a licensed professional from the comfort of your own home. Try it now for 10% off your first month: https://betterhelp.com/therapyinanutshell FREE Mental Health Resources: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/free-resources Therapy in a Nutshell and the information provided by Emma McAdam are solely intended for informational and entertainment purposes and are not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Although Emma McAdam is a licensed marriage and family therapist, the views expressed on this site or any related…

People in this episode

Host: Emma McAdam

Guest: Dr. Tracey Marks

Topics covered

• mental health
• depression
• anxiety
• medical conditions
• hormones
• nutrient deficiencies

Keywords

• mental health
• depression
• anxiety
• thyroid
• hormones
• nutrient deficiencies
• medical causes

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Organizations: Therapy in a Nutshell

Products: SHINE journal

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