Essentials: Understanding & Conquering Depres...

Dr. Nick Epley, PhD, is a professor of behavioral science at the University of Chicago and a leading expert on the science of social connection. We discuss how seemingly small daily interactions with strangers (as well as with people we know) can meaningfully improve our mental a ...  Show more

In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explain the neural circuits that activate and control aggressive states and behaviors. I discuss how hormones, genes and environmental factors such as day length can shift our aggressive tendencies. I also share science-based tools for m ...  Show more

What causes depression? Surprisingly, depression has nothing to do with your brain and everything to do with your gut microbiome. In this video, we’ll take an in-depth look at the brain-gut connection and the often overlooked relationship between depression and gut health. 0:00 I ...  Show more

About 30% of people will experience depression at some point in their lives, and most of us know what a depressed mood feels like. Because depressive episodes are common, there’s no lack of good advice out there. But depression is so challenging in part because it attacks our abi ...  Show more

On today's episode, join me for an in-depth discussion about the symptoms of depression, the different types of depression, how anxiety and depression go hand in hand, and some of the best ways to combat it. 

Robert Sapolsky: The Biology and Psychology of Depre ...

### Outline Summary **Introduction** - Presenter: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes - Topic: Neurobiology of Depression - Audience: Counselors and social workers - Purpose: Understand neurotransmitters and hormones' impact on mood, causes of imbalance, and strategies for healing **Understa ...  Show more