The Art of Being Well
The Serotonin-Depression Myth, Antidepressant-Placebo Controversy + A Functional Approach To Mental Health
In this episode of our "Mental Health Is Physical Health" series, Dr. Will Cole delves into the intricate landscape of mental well-being with his functional medicine telehealth team. The team unravels the history of mental health, tackles controversies surrounding antidepressants, and discusses the significance of informed consent in medication decisions. This episode will explore how inflammation impacts mood and brain function, as well as the functional medicine approach to mental wellbeing. From supplements, therapies, and mindfulness practices, you will learn about tools to support reclaiming your mental health. Plus, listen until the end for an intimate conversation from a previous patient. For all links mentioned in episode: www.drwillcole.com/podcast
Studies Referenced:
- Review: benefits of antidepressants over placebo limited except in very severe depression. BMJ Mental Health: https://mentalhealth.bmj.com/content/13/2/49
- Placebo Effect in the Treatment of Depression and Anxiety. Frontiers in Psychiatry: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychiatry/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2019.00407/full
- The serotonin theory of depression: a systematic umbrella review of the evidence. Molecular Psychiatry :https://www.nature.com/articles/s41380-022-01661-0
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