The Real Cause of Depression - Johann Hari | #93

Depressed? “Either you’ve got a broken brain, or you’re to blame.” Johann Hari explains why this commonly held belief is BS, what the actual causes are, and how they can be overcome. Prepare to have your whole mindset radically shifted.And what about focus? Where has my attention span gone? Johann explains what’s really behind screen addiction, what it’s doing to us, and - most importantly - how we can break free.This is a banger. Strap in.Get Stolen Focus: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09FYHKYFJ/Get Lost Connections: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078HSDZSQ/Johann’s website: https://johannhari.com/Try SHIFT for free at: http://shiftyourphone.com/elliotApply to join the best podcast school in the world: https://thepodpro.com/elliotCHAPTERS:00:00 Depression is not what we think it is04:07 The chemical imbalance myth10:51 The effects of antidepressants are negligible14:53 Letting go of the narrative is painful, but there’s a better story20:17 Natural antidepressants24:22 Depression: the pain of unmet needs39:09 We treat the symptoms not the cause43:09 The power of social prescribing48:37 What’s really behind screen addiction?54:20 Why “just put your phone down” doesn’t work1:00:09 How do we break free?1:07:15 France’s “Right to Disconnect” law1:10:49 Losing focus takes a second, regaining it takes a long time1:14:58 It’s time to take our minds back1:22:34 How do we fight back?1:29:13 Do you really think we can do it?Subscribe to my Substack to support the show and join the community! https://elliotbewick.substack.com/My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elliotbewick/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@elliotbewickX: https://x.com/elliotbewickABOUT THE NEXT GENERATION: In a world saturated by social media and marked by skyrocketing rates of anxiety, depression, and ADHD among Gen Z, young people are growing up in a landscape of chaos and contradiction. While protests swell in city streets and activists hurl soup at famous artworks to demand climate action, a quieter crisis unfolds within - the mental and emotional battles faced by a generation trying to make sense of it all.The Next Generation is hosted by 20-year-old Elliot Bewick, offering a raw and honest look at the world through the eyes of those living in it. Bringing together insight from professionals and young people on the ground, this podcast isn’t here to complain or chase clout. It’s here to bend the arc of the modern world towards solutions, truth and a love for the beautiful adventure of life itself.