Podcast HackUnderstanding and Conquering DepressionBy Huberman Lab, Dr. Andrew Huberman
In a Nutshell
This August 2021 episode of Huberman Lab explains the biological and psychological mechanisms behind major depression, exploring various forms of treatment that can prevent and help remedy it.
Favorite Quote
Whether or not you have a genetic predisposition to depression, one of the best things you can do to try to avoid getting depressed is to learn to control your stress system.
Dr. Andrew Huberman
Introduction
Depression is a term many people use lightly nowadays.
While it's good that society has become more open about mental health and we speak freely about our feelings, it's important to differentiate feeling sad from diagnosed disorders.
Many people occasionally experience symptoms of depression, but to get a formal diagnosis and proper treatment for major depression, a medical professional needs to be consulted.
Dr. Andrew Huberman is an American neuroscientist and professor of neurobiology at Stanford University.
In his weekly podcast Huberman Lab, Dr. Huberman discusses neuroscience and its implications for our daily lives.
This episode from August 2021 covers the neurological background of major depression, the roles played by genetics and lifestyle, and which treatments are scientifically proven to help.
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