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#217 In this week's solo episode, I am sharing one of my absolute favorite mental health books as a part of my new book club series! This week's pick is Lost Connections by Johann Hari, a New York Times bestselling book that explores what truly causes (and fixes!) depression. In this episode, I break down my favorite quotes and teachings from the book, on topics including:

+ the chemical imbalance theory & why we're over-prescribed anti-depressants

+ a theory that explains why people actually get depressed

+ debunking other theories of depression based on the research

+ the crucial relationship between grief & depression

+ nine disconnections in our lives that can cause depression

+ how loneliness can change our physical & mental health

+ what psychology says about materialism when it comes to depression

+ childhood trauma & its impact on depression

+ modern society's emphasis on status & its impact on mental health

+ how living in a city versus a rural environment affects mental health

+ if some of us are genetically wired to be depressed

+ seven ways to solve your depression

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+ Lost Connections

+ Johann Hari interview

+ Hans Schroder interview

+ ACEs criteria

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