There are far-reaching consequences of loneliness on physical and mental health, including heart disease, dementia and depression. With half of adults reporting loneliness, psychiatrist Andrew Hunt, MD, shares common causes – from technology to changes in social dynamics – and strategies for improving social connections.
Apr 2025
More Than Weight Loss: How GLP-1 Drugs Help Your Whole Body
Ozempic and similar medications have received widespread attention for the treatment of diabetes and weight loss. There’s also growing research that they may help treat heart disease, sleep apnea, kidney disease, substance use disorder and other conditions. Demand has surged for ... Show More
31m 53s
Aug 2023
Insights on Mental Health, Identity, and Resilience with Andrew Solomon
In this conversation, mental health advocate Andrew Solomon challenges societal norms and explores the complex relationship between depression and identity. Andrew also strives to uncover the delicate balance between suffering and growth in his thought-provoking exploration of th ... Show More
1h 10m
Jun 2023
Disabilities and mental health
<p>This week we're joined by the Particip8 team, who discuss mental health and disability, sharing the effects that different types of disabilities can have on mental health, as well as some misconceptions of how they can affect each other.</p><br><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:g ... Show More
29m 45s
Nov 2023
Treatment and recovery from serious mental illness, with Kim Mueser, PhD
Among the many challenges people with serious mental illness face is the stigma surrounding illnesses such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Kim Mueser, PhD, of the Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation at Boston University, talks about the progress psychology has made in tr ... Show More
36m 39s
Feb 2024
Adverse Childhood Experiences Part 2: Measurement, Impact on Future Mental Health, Dissociation, and Timing of Trauma
In this week's episode of the podcast, we will continue our discussion regarding adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and their influence on the development of future mental health disorders. The greatest predictive factor of the relationship between ACEs and future mental health ... Show More
55m 45s