#35 - Change Your Brain Chemistry, to Improve Happiness and Mental Health - Dr. Laura Murray from Johns Hopkins#35 - Change Your Brain Chemistry, to Improve Happiness and Mental Health - Dr. Laura Murray from Johns Hopkins
Stigma Podcast - Mental Health
Did you know we can manually adjust our brain chemistry leading to increased happiness (and health)? Did you know that in countries like Zambia, people with a 4th and 5th-grade education are being taught to successfully administer mental...
35:32•20 Apr 2020
Boost Your Mental Health: Dr. Laura Murray's Practical Tips on Stigma Podcast
“There's a lot of stuff mentioned here that we'll link in the show notes for those who are interested and, along with her contact information and social media profile information, you can connect with the stigma podcast at our website, which is stigmapodcast com, and I really want to say thank you to the listeners.”
Ever wondered if you could tweak your brain chemistry to feel happier? Dr. Laura Murray from Johns Hopkins thinks so, and she’s here to share how. In this episode of the Stigma Podcast, host Stephen Hays chats with Dr. Murray about ways to enhance mental well-being, even in challenging times like the COVID-19 pandemic. They discuss innovative mental health treatments being used in Zambia, where people with basic education are trained to provide effective care. What can the U.S.
learn from these methods to make mental health care more accessible and affordable? Dr. Murray also offers practical advice on finding joy and pleasure to boost your mood, the benefits of meditation, and tips for managing alcohol consumption. She stresses the importance of seeking help and normalizing conversations about mental health. If you're looking for actionable steps to improve your mental wellness, this episode is packed with valuable insights.

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