The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers

You do not have full control over your mental health. No one is guaranteed a go0d life - or a good brain.

And while there always will be things you cannot control, how you influence what you can will make all the difference.

I'm giving you 25 suggestions that will be worth your time in 2025.

Disclaimer: This content is not intended to be a replacement for receiving treatment. It is purely educational in nature. My relationship with you is that of presenter and audience, not therapist and client.

But I do care.

A lifetime of being labeled "lazy" taught me there's a crucial difference between choosing not to act and being unable to act.

Disclaimer: This content is not intended to be a replacement for receiving treatment. It is purely educational in nature. My relationship with you is that of presenter and audience, not therapist and client.

But I do care.

There's a reason therapy often makes you feel worse than you did before you started.

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Disclaimer: This content is not intended to be a replacement for receiving treatment. It is purely educational in nature. My relationship with you is that of presenter and audience, not therapist and client.

But I do care.

High-functioning depression is the most misunderstood subtype of depression sufferer.

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Disclaimer: This content is not intended to be a replacement for receiving treatment. It is purely educational in nature. My relationship with you is that of presenter and audience, not therapist and client.

But I do care.

Most mental health advice about trauma recovery is dead wrong. Traditional therapy approaches often make PTSD symptoms worse, not better.

Disclaimer: This content is not intended to be a replacement for receiving treatment. It is purely educational in nature. My relationship with you is that of presenter and audience, not therapist and client.

But I do care.

I'm sharing my personal survival guide in this episode.

Disclaimer: This content is not intended to be a replacement for receiving treatment. It is purely educational in nature. My relationship with you is that of presenter and audience, not therapist and client.

But I do care.

Technology isn't ruining your mental health - your relationship with it is. Our society's relationship with screens has become deeply unhealthy, creating a self-perpetuating cycle of escapism and deteriorating mental health.

Disclaimer: This content is not intended to be a replacement for receiving treatment. It is purely educational in nature. My relationship with you is that of presenter and audience, not therapist and client.

But I do care.

Making healthy decisions is one of the most difficult things to do for people struggling with mental illness. Conditions like depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, affect both our conscious thoughts, as well as, our emotional experiences.

Disclaimer: This content is not intended to be a replacement for receiving treatment. It is purely educational in nature. My relationship with you is that of presenter and audience, not therapist and client.

But I do care.

I discovered this truth while teaching burnout prevention to healthcare workers, where I developed the concept of "aggressive self-care." This approach treats self-care as seriously as medical intervention, because your wellbeing literally depends on it.

In this episode, I'll show you the three core elements of aggressive self-care that can help you build a solid foundation for mental health, even if you're struggling right now. You'll learn practical strategies for feeling as good as you're capable of feeling on any given day.

Disclaimer: This content is not intended to be a replacement for receiving treatment. It is purely educational in nature. My relationship with you is that of presenter and audience, not therapist and client.

But I do care.

Therapist credentials and education don't matter as much as you think. What truly matters is their ability to connect, understand, and implement effective treatment strategies.

I've spent years watching therapists with impressive degrees fail their clients while less decorated professionals create lasting transformations. Through my experience as a clinical psychologist, I've identified three essential questions that separate effective therapists from those who just wing it.

I'm teaching you exactly what to ask your therapist and what answers to look for. You'll learn to spot red flags and identify the right therapist who can genuinely help you heal.

Disclaimer: This content is not intended to be a replacement for receiving treatment. It is purely educational in nature. My relationship with you is that of presenter and audience, not therapist and client.

But I do care.