The Surprising Link Between COVID-19 and DepressionThe Surprising Link Between COVID-19 and Depression
Depression Cure
In today’s first-ever, special pilot, episode Steve and Hew catch up to chat about: Why the risk of depression doubles after a COVID infection How COVID affects the brain (including why we lose our sense of taste/smell) And what we can do to...
52:53•17 Jan 2022
Unmasking the Hidden Impact of COVID-19 on Mental Health
“There was a phenomenal study published Several Months Ago that roughly half of everyone with covid will have at least some symptoms of depression over The First Month or two.”
Ever wondered how a COVID-19 infection could mess with your mind? In this engaging episode, Dr. Steve Ilardi and Hew James dive deep into the surprising connection between COVID-19 and depression. They chat about why catching the virus can double your risk of depression and explore how it affects your brain, including those weird symptoms like losing your sense of taste or smell. But it’s not all doom and gloom.
Steve and Hew also dish out practical tips on protecting yourself and your loved ones from these hidden mental health challenges. From the role of tryptophan in lifting your mood to the power of building supportive habits, they cover it all. Plus, they share some top-notch supplement recommendations and free mental health resources. And if you think you’re alone in this journey, think again. This episode reminds us all of the value of human connection in battling depression.
Tune in to get the lowdown on how to safeguard your mental well-being in these uncertain times.
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