“The mistake people make is thinking the route to mental health is in self deprivation - in discipline - and I think that is probably misguided.” -Camilla Nord Camilla Nord is an award-winning neuroscientist, leads the Mental Health Neuroscience programme of research at the University of Cambridge, and is the author of The Balanced Brain: The Science of Mental Health. In this episode Camilla and I discuss what’s happening in your brain when you experience issues like depression and anxiety, as well as actionable strategies on how you can improve your mental wellbeing - whether you’re currently suffering or not. Stay tuned to find out: ➡︎Why we need to get better at interoception - understanding our internal bodily signals ➡︎Why some people are more likely to suffer mental health problems ➡︎The truth about serotonin and dopamine ➡︎How closely linked mental health is to gut health ➡︎Why classic mental health advice sometimes backfires For more useful science for your everyday life, grab my best selling book “This Book May Save Your Life”: https://geni.us/DrKaranBook An OG Podcasts production. #DrKaran #MedicalScience #HealthEducation #HealthTips Don't miss an episode! Subscribe NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@DrKaran?sub_confirmation=1 About Dr Karan: Dr. Karan Rajan is a doctor, author, and educator dedicated to making health and medical science accessible to all. Through evidence-based analysis, he addresses topics such as gut health, brain health, and healthy lifestyle choices, while dispelling common medical myths with a touch of dark humor. His content provides reliable, research-driven insights designed to inform and empower viewers to better understand their health. Follow Dr Karan: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkaranrajan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrKaranR/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.karanr X: https://twitter.com/drkaranrajan Website: https://linktr.ee/ThisisVitalInformation Why Common Mental Health Treatments Fail and What Actually Works - Camilla Nord | Dr Karan https://www.youtube.com/@DrKaran