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Dec 2024
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TMHS 852: The #1 Absolute WORST Mental H...

SHAWN STEVENSON
About this episode

Today, millions of people are suffering from depression worldwide. Major depression can negatively impact your relationships, deteriorate your health, and cause problems in all aspects of your life. And when it comes to treating depression, the most common course of action tends to be antidepressant medications. Today, you’re going to learn the truth about antidepressant efficacy, and the worst mental health advice coming from doctors’ offices today. Our guest is psychiatrist Dr. Christopher Palmer. His research encompasses the fascinating intersection of mental health and metabolic health. Dr. Palmer is back on The Model Health Show for another powerful discussion on what causes mental health symptoms, how our current treatment plans are actually me You’re going to learn why there is little evidence to support the serotonin theory of depression, and the important link between serotonin, metabolic health, and mental health. You’ll also hear about the important role that nutrition plays in supporting your mental well-being, how our culture can exacerbate depression and other disorders, and how to move the needle for better mental health.   

In this episode you’ll discover: 

  • The truth about SSRI efficacy.
  • What the difference between response and remission is.
  • The percentage of patients who experience total remission from antidepressants.
  • What the science says about chemical imbalances.
  • The role serotonin plays in metabolism.
  • Why the rates of depression are at an all-time high.
  • The connection between metabolic health and mental health.
  • How factors like trauma and stress can impact your metabolism.
  • The main components of healing from trauma.
  • Signs that you’re getting normal, restorative sleep.
  • Why ultra-processed food can damage your microbiome and metabolism.
  • How our culture perpetuates habits that cause mental health symptoms.
  • The major problems with the US healthcare system.
  • How to differentiate between normal feelings and mental health disorders.
  • The importance of getting to the root cause of mental health issues.

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