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Medication vs. Lifestyle Changes for Mental Health
53:49 - 58:04 (04:15)
The decision of medication versus lifestyle changes for mental health treatment depends on the severity of the condition. While lifestyle changes can effectively improve moods, extreme cases may require medication as a start to finding balance.
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The distinction between whether someone needs medication or lifestyle changes to improve their mental health depends on whether they are dealing with extreme mental illness or extreme adverse challenges in life.
53:49 - 55:28 (01:38)
Summary
The distinction between whether someone needs medication or lifestyle changes to improve their mental health depends on whether they are dealing with extreme mental illness or extreme adverse challenges in life. Once people address lifestyle issues, their mental health often improves, but this may not always be the case.
ChapterMedication vs. Lifestyle Changes for Mental Health
EpisodeHow Dopamine Drives Love, Creativity & Addiction w/Daniel Z. Lieberman, MD EP 1255
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Mild to moderate depression can be healed without medication, but in case of severe depression, the chances of recovery are minimal without medication as it is a matter of statistics and playing the odds.
55:28 - 56:36 (01:08)
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Mild to moderate depression can be healed without medication, but in case of severe depression, the chances of recovery are minimal without medication as it is a matter of statistics and playing the odds.
ChapterMedication vs. Lifestyle Changes for Mental Health
EpisodeHow Dopamine Drives Love, Creativity & Addiction w/Daniel Z. Lieberman, MD EP 1255
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Lifestyle changes can reverse pre-diabetes and early stage type two diabetes.
56:36 - 58:04 (01:27)
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Lifestyle changes can reverse pre-diabetes and early stage type two diabetes. Even if medication is necessary, changes in lifestyle can still greatly improve overall health.