Episode #157. Knowing when to seek help for mental health. Professor Nick Haslam, The University of Melbourne, School of Psychological Sciences

We explore the complexities of mental health with insights from "Troubled Minds" by Nick Haslam and Sidney Bloch. The episode delves into how our emotional vulnerability, influenced by genetics, upbringing, and society, can lead to mental health issues. It discusses the challenges in recognizing and acting upon mental health problems, such as compromised thinking and brain function under stress. The episode emphasizes the importance of recognizing warning signs like excessive reactions ...