This episode of the Oddcast show features an insightful interview with Dr. Bhushan Shukla, a renowned child psychiatrist from Pune. The discussion delves into the complex topics of mourning, grief, depression, the over-diagnosis and misunderstanding of mental health conditions, and the impact of technology and societal changes on mental health. Through personal experiences of mourning, we seek Dr. Shukla's expertise on the matter, exploring the nuances that differentiate normal emotional responses from clinical depression. But we go beyond grief and depression. A riveting conversation on the legal and ethical considerations in mental health treatment, the effects of drugs on young people, and practical advice for individuals dealing with grief or considering seeking mental health support ensues. 0:00 Let's begin 2:52 Mourning vs. Depression 6:08 Is going to a therapist a fad? 8:36 How would you define depression? 10:30 Should mental help centres be open 24x7? 16:11 Mobile phones are like guns with live bullets 19:52 COVID helped some families to get back some quality of life 23:18 What’s the actual difference between psychiatrist and psychologist? 26:37 How do you select which professional to seek help from? 29:10 Preserve our family system 30:00 The current generation has it particularly difficult 35:53 Impact of educational pressures on today’s children 49:34 Should we legalise drugs like Cannabis? 51:34 Legalisation of drugs is the future