Today, Explained

Why we’re all on antidepressants

Today, Explained ›

27:09 | Jan 5th, 2023

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Ray Osheroff was a successful doctor in the DC area until his depression became debilitating. The way he was treated — and not treated — changed psychiatry. Rachel Aviv tells the surprising story of t...Show More



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kemohale recommended:Jul 1st, 2023

I thought this episode was:

💬 A great conversation
💡 Educational
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erin recommended:Feb 8th, 2023

I thought this episode was:

🤓 Insightful
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💯 A must listen
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sahar recommended:Jan 24th, 2023

I thought this episode was:

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phocks recommended:Jan 7th, 2023

This was fascinating. I always get so frustrated when people seem to think there is a black and white either or answer to complex human experiences.

I thought this episode was:

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😲 Shocking
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adam_p recommended:Jan 6th, 2023

This title grabbed me, b/c WHHHYYY indeed?!! Although the subtly suggested answer is not surprising (hint: it isn't our brain's chemistry entirely, but where our brains reside--in our sick society), the episode effectively uses a couple personal stories to explain how the history of litigation and ...Show More

I thought this episode was:

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🤔 Thought-provoking
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