In this episode of Lively Minds we discuss High Functioning Depression with Dr. Judith Joseph, a board-certified psychiatrist and researcher. Dr. Joseph, who is also the founder and chief investigator at Manhattan Behavioral Medicine, discusses her groundbreaking research and the resulting book 'High Functioning: Overcoming Your Hidden Depression and Reclaiming Your Joy.'
The conversation explores the distinction between high functioning depression and classic depression, the importance of early identification, and Dr. Joseph's innovative five V framework (validation, venting, values, vitals and vision) for cultivating joy and mental wellbeing.
The episode emphasises the necessity of a proactive approach to mental health to prevent breakdowns and highlights the vital role of understanding trauma and anhedonia in managing depression.
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00:00 Introduction to Lively Minds Podcast
00:16 Meet Dr. Judith Joseph
01:15 Understanding High Functioning Depression
03:23 Proactive Mental Health Approaches
04:37 Defining High Functioning Depression
05:38 The Role of Trauma in High Functioning Depression
07:54 Identifying Anhedonia
17:15 Listener Engagement Break
17:59 Exploring Masochistic Behaviours
19:46 Understanding People Pleasing and Trauma
21:41 Masochistic Personality Disorder Explained
22:27 Big T vs. Small T Trauma
27:01 Coping Mechanisms in High Functioning Depression
30:13 The Five V Framework
37:11 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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