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Jul 2019
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#14: Depression, Social Media & Curiosit...

FitMind: Neuroscience, Meditation & Mental Fitness Training
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Scott Ste Marie is the founder of Depression to Expression, a mental wellness company that has reached over 20 million people. We discuss the impact of social media on mental health, how to deal with depression, the importance of curiosity and more.

Scott’s research and work makes it clear that we need inter-personal connection in order to thrive psychologically.

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