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Overcoming Depression through Animal Care
1:05:37 - 1:11:32 (05:55)
Dr. Gabor Maté discusses research studies where individuals with childhood trauma and depression formed healing relationships through providing care to animals.
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The experiences of adversity, trauma, addiction and mental health challenges, can lead to feelings of depression and a lack of control, which ultimately increase your risk of physical health problems and diseases.
1:05:37 - 1:08:47 (03:10)
Summary
The experiences of adversity, trauma, addiction and mental health challenges, can lead to feelings of depression and a lack of control, which ultimately increase your risk of physical health problems and diseases. Helping others and practicing philanthropy are ways to re-engage with society and see the positive changes that can be made in the world.
ChapterOvercoming Depression through Animal Care
Episode4 Ways To Reduce Stress & Manage An Anxious Mind EP 1136
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Animal relationships, particularly with animals that depend on us, can be a source of healing for individuals experiencing depression, grief or trauma, as research studies have shown.
1:08:48 - 1:11:32 (02:44)
Summary
Animal relationships, particularly with animals that depend on us, can be a source of healing for individuals experiencing depression, grief or trauma, as research studies have shown. Caring for animals can provide success experiences that combat feelings of brokenness and rejection stemming from childhood trauma, but it's important to acknowledge difficult emotions too.