CAUTION: If you are taking antidepressants or any other psychiatric medication, do not stop or adjust your dosage without first consulting a qualified healthcare professional. Coming off these medications without proper guidance can lead to serious withdrawal symptoms. Always seek professional advice before making changes to your treatment.
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Jul 8
The Art of Communication: How to Stay Calm, Connected and In Control During Life’s Toughest Moments with Jefferson Fisher #571
Most of us spend our lives in conversation - yet very few of us are ever taught how to communicate well. Whether it’s with our partners, colleagues, family or friends, we often assume that being heard is the same as being understood. But true communication isn’t just about the wo ... Show More
2h 6m
Jul 3
BITESIZE | How to Reinvent Your Life This Summer: 5 Simple Habits That Really Work | Dr Rangan Chatterjee #570
The summer months have a different flavour and feel to the other months of the year; there’s something different about our energy, motivation and willpower. And, if we can harness those differences, we have a golden opportunity to make meaningful changes in our life. Feel Better ... Show More
22m 38s
Dec 2024
TMHS 852: The #1 Absolute WORST Mental Health Advice Your Doctor Gives You – with Dr. Christopher Palmer
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 ... Show More
1h 24m
Mar 2025
Dr. Judith Joseph: Struggling in Silence? 5 Ways to Reclaim Your Joy and Overcome Depression
Are you really okay, or have you just become good at pretending? Many of us go through the motions—showing up, performing, and pushing through—while feeling disconnected, drained, and on the edge. If this resonates with you, you’re not alone. In this episode of A Really Good Cry, ... Show More
52m 10s
May 26
Micro Habits that Fuel Depression
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12m 20s
Dec 2024
Exercise Compared to Medications or Therapy for Depression
Can exercise truly rival medications and therapy for treating depression? In this episode, Dr. David Puder, Dr. Nicholas Fabiano, and Dr. Brendon Stubbs dive deep into the science of physical activity as a treatment for mental health. Discover the unique antidepressant mechanisms ... Show More
1h 49m
Dec 2024
What to Eat to Improve Your Mood
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The most effective diet for mental health appears to be what is called the Mediterranean diet- this is a diet high in vegetables, fruit, legumes, beans, nuts, fish, ... Show More
10m 50s
Apr 2017
TAP 204 - Robert Whitaker on The Facts And Myths About Antidepressants
Summary: This week we chat with Robert Whitaker about the myths and science behind psychiatric drugs. Robert is the author of five books. In 2010, his Anatomy of an Epidemic: Magic Bullets, Psychiatric Drugs, and the Astonishing Rise of Mental Illness won the U.S. Investigative R ... Show More
1h 10m
Jan 2021
Depression in children
Depression in children is characterised by sad or irritable mood, anhedonia, decreased capacity to have fun, decreased self-esteem, sleep disturbance, social withdrawal or impaired social relationships, and impaired school performance. It is one of the most common paediatric psyc ... Show More
25m 49s
Mar 2025
The Serotonin Hypothesis: Controversies and Nuance with Awais Aftab, MD
Is depression really caused by low serotonin? Dr. Awais Aftab joins Dr. David Puder to explore the serotonin hypothesis, antidepressant efficacy, and the controversies surrounding SSRIs. They dive into the history of the serotonin deficiency theory, key research on antidepressant ... Show More
1h 16m