Chapter
The False Narrative of Chemical Imbalances in Depression
31:46 - 36:46 (05:00)
Psychiatrists insist that we stop perpetuating the false idea that chemical imbalances in the brain causes depression since there are no measurable genes or serotonin imbalances that support this theory. Rather, it is the experiences and traumas that a person goes through that can drive them to despair.
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The idea that depression is solely caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain is a false narrative perpetuated by lack of education and understanding about the impact of trauma and experiences on mental health and wellbeing.
31:46 - 34:49 (03:02)
Summary
The idea that depression is solely caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain is a false narrative perpetuated by lack of education and understanding about the impact of trauma and experiences on mental health and wellbeing. Management and coping mechanisms are key to managing traumatic experiences and thoughts.
ChapterThe False Narrative of Chemical Imbalances in Depression
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The speaker believes that invalidating the mental health of veterans by treating it as an illness is an insult to what they've gone through and reconstruction, rather than conditioning, is necessary for healing.
34:50 - 36:46 (01:56)
Summary
The speaker believes that invalidating the mental health of veterans by treating it as an illness is an insult to what they've gone through and reconstruction, rather than conditioning, is necessary for healing.