CAUTION ADVISED: this podcast contains swearing and themes of an adult nature.
For the past few decades, almost every year, levels of depression and anxiety have increased in Britain and across the Western world. But why? One of the most important voices in this area, Johann Hari, went on a forty-thousand-mile journey across the world to interview the leading experts about what causes depression and anxiety, and what solves them. He shares the fascinating findings of his research in this podcast.
Johann explains that although we have been told a story that drugs are the solution to depression and anxiety, in many cases, the cause is not in our biology but in the way we live. He argues that being depressed or anxious does not mean that you are crazy, weak or broken, rather, that your natural psychological needs are not being met. And it’s hardly surprising – we are the loneliest society there has ever been. We discuss how loneliness affects us and how social prescribing can transform lives. We delve into the role trauma plays and how shame is both physically and emotionally destructive. Johann believes that societal values have been corrupted and explains the effect that this is having on our health. We talk about the role of the workplace and how having autonomy and choices can reduce the likelihood of depression and anxiety.
Johann shares the heart-warming story of how an unlikely community in Berlin’s Kotti district was borne out of desperation and the unbelievable transformations that occurred for the whole community as a result of it. We discuss how our isolated lives mean that our basic psychological needs are not being met and how this is impacting suicide rates, particularly for white males. We delve into how a dramatic change in societal ideals is leading to more unhappiness. Also, how people are turning to screens, social media and other addictions to fulfill their unmet needs. Finally, Johann shares some truly inspirational top tips. This really is a captivating and incredibly important conversation – I hope you enjoy it! My new book, ‘The Stress Solution’ contains lots of practical solutions to help you with many of the issues discussed in this podcast. It is available to order on Amazon now.
Show notes available at https://drchatterjee.com/51
Find out more about Johann:
Website – https://2018.johannhari.com/
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/thelostconnections/
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/johann.hari/
Twitter – https://twitter.com/johannhari101
Johann’s books:
Lost Connections: Why You’re Depressed and How to Find Hope – https://amzn.to/2SRK9b3
Chasing the Scream: The Search for the Truth About Addiction – https://amzn.to/2GD3ZAh
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