Depression has always been one of the leading problems that most Americans face today and has exponentially increased due to the pandemic we are facing. The impacts that this has brought to the state of mental well-being has been severely damaging. In today’s exciting episode, we are honored and privileged to be joined by an internationally recognized and highly influential scientist and leading researcher tackling mental illness, Dr. Charles Raison. Join us as we come to understand why depression happens in the first place and begin to learn of new ways that we can deal with it or at least control it by introducing different techniques and interesting concepts that our esteemed guest raises. Shownotes: Raison’s early beginnings An interest in spiritual views and studies Consciousness and Psychedelics: Discovering conscious states The relationship between Depression and Consciousness Causes of Depression: Pondering about imbalanced activities The case of Depression: An evolutionary perspective Depression in the modern world Impacts on the immune system: Allowing microbes as a stimulus Understanding and treating Depression Treating mental disorders: A psychopharmacological approach Battling Depression with ketamine as an adaptive stressor Interesting insights for medical providers on dealing with Depression To learn more about Dr. Charles Raison: https://centerhealthyminds.org/about/people/charles-raison https://www.psychiatry.wisc.edu/staff/raison-charles/ *** How you can help others in a big way... If you enjoy the Higher Practice Podcast, please leave a quick review on the Apple Podcast app. It makes a big difference in getting the word out to other people who will benefit from this podcast. Simply, click on the show on your podcast app>scroll down to the bottom of all the episodes>in the ratings and reviews section tap stars to rate>click write a review. Want more? For show notes and more information, visit https://psychiatryinstitute.com/podcast/ Sign up for our newsletter and to receive ongoing information for optimal mental health: email.psychiatryinstitute.com If you’re a provider visit www.psychaitryinstitute.com If you’re interested in patient care visit: www.psychiatrycenters.com For provider education reach out to:  info@psychiatryinstitute.com For patient care reach out to: info@psychiatrycenters.com