<div> <div> <p><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>Today, millions of people are suffering from depression worldwide. Major depression can negatively impact your relationships, deteriorate your health, and cause problems in all aspects of your life. And when it comes to treating depression, the most common course of action tends to be antidepressant medications. Today, you’re going to learn the truth about antidepressant efficacy, and the worst mental health advice coming from doctors’ offices today.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"><br> <br></span> <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>Our guest is psychiatrist Dr. Christopher Palmer. His research encompasses the fascinating intersection of mental health and metabolic health. Dr. Palmer is back on The Model Health Show for another powerful discussion on what causes mental health symptoms, how our current treatment plans are</span> <span>actually me<br> <br></span></span> <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>You’re going to learn why there is little evidence to support the serotonin theory of depression, and the important link between serotonin, metabolic health, and mental health. You’ll also hear about the important role that nutrition plays in supporting your mental well-being, how our culture can exacerbate depression and other disorders, and how to move the needle for better mental health.  </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>In this episode you’ll discover:</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p> </div> <div> <ul> <li><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>The</span> <span>truth about</span></span> <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>SSRI efficacy</span></span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>.</span></span></li> <li><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>What the difference between response and remission is.</span></span></li> <li><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>The percentage of patients who experience </span></span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>total remission</span></span> <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>from antidepressants.</span></span></li> <li><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>What the science says about chemical imbalances.</span></span></li> <li><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>The role serotonin plays in </span></span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>metabolism</span></span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>.</span></span></li> <li><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>Why </span><span>the rates of depression are at an all-time high.</span></span></li> <li><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>The connection between </span></span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>metabolic health and mental health</span></span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>.</span></span></li> <li><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>How factors like trauma and stress can impact your metabolism.</span></span></li> <li><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>The main components of </span></span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>healing from trauma</span></span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>.</span></span></li> <li><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>Signs that you’re getting normal, restorative sleep.</span></span></li> <li><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>Why </span></span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>ultra-processed food</span></span> <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>can damage your microbiome and metabolism.</span></span></li> <li><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>How our culture perpetuates habits that cause mental health symptoms.</span></span></li> <li><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>The major problems with the </span></span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>US healthcare system</span></span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>.</span></span></li> <li><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>How to differentiate between normal feelings and mental health disorders.</span></span></li> <li><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>The importance of </span></span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>getting to the root cause</span></span> <span lang="EN-