In 1980, about 1 in 100 children in the US were taking psychiatric medications. Today, that number is 1 in 10. Even more shockingly, 1% of 3-year-olds in the US are taking psychiatric medications. Across the board, 1 in 5 Americans takes daily psychiatric medications, including antidepressants, anti-anxiety medications, mood stabilizers, and sleeping pills — ... Show More
Oct 15
Beyond ‘I’m Fine’: Navigating the Invisible Weight of Women’s Anxiety and Depression
“I’m fine” can be one of the most convincing ways to hide that something is wrong. For many women, anxiety and depression can remain invisible behind careers, relationships, family responsibilities, and the expectation to simply keep going. In this episode, host Gabe Howard talks ... Show More
19m 41s
Oct 1
Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy for Mental Health
Psychedelics are having a moment in mental health care. Research is showing promising results for conditions including depression, treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, and PTSD. But how much do we actually know — and how much is hype? ADAA member expert and licensed psycholog ... Show More
27m 3s
Feb 2023
How to live with bipolar disorder, with David Miklowitz, PhD, and Terri Cheney
Up to 4% of people in the U.S. have bipolar disorder, but as common as this mood disorder is, it is also often misunderstood. Psychologist and researcher David Miklowitz, PhD, and writer and mental health advocate Terri Cheney talk about what it’s like to live with bipolar disord ... Show More
41m 44s
Jan 2022
How To Reverse Brain Trauma And Disorders
Approximately half of the people in the United States experience some mental health issue. "If your brain is not right, you're going to get nowhere," Dr. Phil says. New breakthroughs in neuroscience are helping to identify different brain types, helping to prevent and reverse man ... Show More
56m 38s
Dec 2024
Holiday Stress and Wellness Edition: Pharmacologic Management of Depression
<p>Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D.</p>
<p>Guests: Bruce Sutor, M.D. & Megan R. Leloux, Pharm.D., R.Ph., BCPP</p>
<p>Depression is very common both in the U.S. and worldwide. It’s estimated that major depression affects over 8% of American adults, representing over 20 million ind ... Show More
28m 7s