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Nine big myths about depression — busted

Nine big myths about depression — busted

Now that we're more comfortable talking about mental health, it's time to address some misconceptions. Is depression REALLY a chemical imbalance in the brain? What's the difference between being depressed and distressed? And are psychedelics the solution we've been waiting for? Today, Professor Ian Hickie breaks it all down and reveals the biggest myths about depression.

All In The Mind · Australian Broadcasting Corporation

February 3, 202430m 7s

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Show Notes

Now that we're more comfortable talking about mental health, it's time to address some misconceptions.

Is depression REALLY a chemical imbalance in the brain? What's the difference between being depressed and distressed? And are psychedelics the solution we've been waiting for?

Today, Professor Ian Hickie breaks it all down and reveals the biggest myths about depression.

Topics

depressionmental healthsadian hickiesana qadarbrain and mind centrethe devil you knewpsychiatrypsychologywellbeing