How do clinicians view mental illness?

How many mental health problems are there?

How common are these disorders?

This episode describes three patients with severe depression. It concludes with the view that depression is amongst the worst of all conditions.

The objective and scope of future podcasts are outlined. Maintaining good mental health is essential for everyone.

Stress has both positive and negative benefits.

In itself, stress is not an illness.

However, stress can precipitate disorders such as depression.

How can we deal effectively with stress, and what impact does it have on our physical and psychological well-being?

What is depression?

What can we do to reduce the risk of depression and to improve treatment outcomes?

The episode focuses on diet and exercise.

What are Psychobiotics, and why are they important?

What types of bacteria have potential psychobiotic activity?

How do Psychobiotics work?

What conditions may benefit from Psychobiotics?