So many of us are feeling weary and on the brink of hopelessness. This week, we talk about the psychology of melancholy - one of the original Eight Deadly Sins. We discuss the benefits of sadness, cultural norms, and how to use our small hope windows right now to stay in the fight. For mental health support please call SAMHSA's National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)Talk psych to us:Instagram: @talkpsychtomepodcastEmail: tp2mpodcast@gmail.comProduced by Scarlet Moon ThingsMusic by Barrie Gledden, Kes Loy, and Richard Kimmings