Hi! I'm Lila Urogdy, and I study neuroscience at the University of Michigan. Welcome to my podcast, where I break down topics related to neuroscience, psychology, and mental health in order to make science more accessible to the general public.

In this episode, I discuss the history and evolution of our understanding of depression and its treatment. I talk about the transition from viewing mental illness as a moral or religious failing to viewing it as a complex combination of biology, genetics, psychology, and environment. I also discuss the efficacy of SSRIs for treating depression, as well as newer treatments in the field.

If you want to learn more, have any episode ideas, or have any questions for me, feel free to email me at [email protected] or reach out through Instagram at neuro_bites_podcast.

Here are some links if you're interested in learning more. Some are sources used for this episode and others are just interesting, easily digestible websites and videos you can check out if you're interested in learning more!

Etymology of melancholia:

https://www.etymonline.com/word/melancholia

Video about ECT:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGjFeBoyp1s

Current recommendations for treating depression from the APA:

https://www.apa.org/depression-guideline/adults

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4592645/#sec3

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31995137/

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5007563/

https://www.dea.gov/factsheets/ketamine

https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/electroconvulsive-therapy/about/pac-20393894

History of depression:

https://www.verywellmind.com/who-discovered-depression-1066770

Hi! I'm Lila Urogdy, and I study neuroscience at the University of Michigan. Welcome to my podcast, where I break down topics related to neuroscience, psychology, and mental health in order to make science more accessible to the general public.

In this episode, I discuss alcohol and its impact on the brain.

If you want to learn more, have any episode ideas, or have any questions for me, feel free to email me at [email protected] or reach out through Instagram at neuro_bites_podcast.

Hi! I'm Lila Urogdy, and I study neuroscience at the University of Michigan. Welcome to my podcast, where I break down topics related to neuroscience, psychology, and mental health in order to make science more accessible to the general public.

In this episode, I discuss the complexity of eating disorders. I talk about anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, OSFED, ARFID, and pica. I also address the pros and cons of using weight to diagnose eating disorders, as well as the grey line separating one eating disorder from another.

If you want to learn more, have any episode ideas, or have any questions for me, feel free to email me at [email protected] or reach out through Instagram at neuro_bites_podcast.

Hi! I'm Lila Urogdy, and I study neuroscience at the University of Michigan. Welcome to my podcast, where I break down topics related to neuroscience, psychology, and mental health in order to make science more accessible to the general public.

In this episode, I discuss the most common treatments for ADHD, the use of caffeine to treat ADHD, and the connection between addiction and ADHD.

If you want to learn more, have any episode ideas, or have any questions for me, feel free to email me at [email protected] or reach out through Instagram at neuro_bites_podcast.

Hi! I'm Lila Urogdy, and I study neuroscience at the University of Michigan. Welcome to my podcast, where I break down topics related to neuroscience, psychology, and mental health in order to make science more accessible to the general public.

In this episode, I discuss the genetic and biological basis of ADHD based on current research in the field.

If you want to learn more, have any episode ideas, or have any questions for me, feel free to email me at [email protected] or reach out through Instagram at neuro_bites_podcast.

Hi! I'm Lila Urogdy, and I study neuroscience at the University of Michigan. Welcome to my podcast, where I break down topics related to neuroscience, psychology, and mental health in order to make science more accessible to the general public.

In this episode, I discuss what ADHD is, why the label isn't entirely accurate, and some lesser-known characteristics of the condition.

Here are some links if you're interested in learning more:

• https://doi.org/10.1007/s40474-019-00182-w
• https://childmind.org/article/adhd-and-substance-abuse/

Hi! I'm Lila Urogdy, and I study neuroscience at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. The purpose of my podcast is to share new and interesting information about psychology, neuroscience, and mental health topics to make science more accessible to the general public.

In this podcast, I discuss how the brain is organized, what the major brain regions are, where they are located, and their known primary functions.

Hi! My name’s Lila Urogdy and I study biopsychology, cognition, and neuroscience at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. My podcast is focused on sharing new and interesting information about psychology, neuroscience, and mental health topics to make research more accessible to the general public.

This episode discusses a paper titled:

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction vs Escitalopram for the Treatment of Adults With Anxiety Disorders: A Randomized Clinical Trial

If you’d like to check it out, the link is below:

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/fullarticle/2798510

Hi! I'm Lila Urogdy, and I study biopsychology, cognition, and neuroscience at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. The purpose of this podcast is to share new and interesting information about psychology, neuroscience, and mental health topics to make research more accessible to the general public.

This episode is about a famous psychological conditioning experiment conducted by John B. Watson. Here is the citation for the study:

Watson, J. B., and R. Rayner. “Conditioned Emotional Reactions.” Journal of Experimental Psychology, vol. 3, 1920, pp. 1–14.

Hi! I'm Lila Urogdy, and I study biopsychology, cognition, and neuroscience at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. The purpose of my podcast is to share new and interesting information about psychology, neuroscience, and mental health topics to make science more accessible to the general public.

In this episode, I'll discuss science-backed strategies for optimizing productivity and academic success. This is part one of my two-part series.

Binaural Beats 40hz:

https://youtu.be/1_G60OdEzXs?si=TrAAAV7cuYQ-n5Sb

Platform for spaced repetition flashcards:

⁠https://noji.io/?from=ankipro⁠

Study Tracker App:

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ypt-study-group/id1441909643

Handwriting vs. typing for memory:

Smoker, T. J., Murphy, C. E., & Rockwell, A. K. (2009). Comparing Memory for Handwriting versus Typing. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting, 53(22), 1744-1747.⁠ https://doi.org/10.1177/154193120905302218⁠ (Original work published 2009)

The power of microbreaks:

⁠https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/study-shows-how-taking-short-breaks-may-help-our-brains-learn-new-skills⁠