On the show today, I talk some more about mental health and isolation, this time in the context of how to build resilience in the face of isolation, in the light of transitory life events, and about the need to build resilience before hard times are upon us, in order that we are better equipped to deal with those moments when they arise. Topics:00:00:00 Intro00:02:02 Recap of last week’s show00:03:59 Today’s show – isolation 00:05:04 TRIGGER WARNING 00:05:15 Isolation and teen mental health00:06:56 The need for connectedness 00:09:33 Signs in pre-teens and teens that may be signs of depression 00:10:33 Social media and the constant dopamine hit 00:12:51 Pre-teen and teen mental health care and connectedness00:13:33 Working culture and employee mental health care and connectedness00:14:46 Personal situations, important relationships and the need for connectedness 00:21:43 Isolation, mental illness and oxytocin00:24:10 Loneliness and isolation as an epidemic 00:26:20 Building resilience and the need to feel our emotions 00:31:00 Defining resilience 00:35:05 Strategies to build resilience00:36:03 First strategy to building resilience: connectedness00:37:53 Second strategy to building resilience: maintain wellness00:39:47 Third strategy to building resilience: embrace healthy thoughts00:42:15 Fourth strategy to building resilience: purpose and meaning00:43:37 Building resilience: taking the initiative 00:45:07 Building resilience: moving toward your goals00:46:13 Other ways of building resilience and overcoming isolation00:48:27 Seeking professional help00:50:48 Issues surrounding seeking professional help 00:51:18 Issues surrounding seeking professional help: shame00:51:56 Issues surrounding seeking professional help: cultural stigma 00:53:53 Issues surrounding seeking professional help: assumptions made by others  00:54:54 Mental illness and pressing the help button; the need for daily mental health maintenance00:55:32 Conclusion Online resources:Lisa Jarvis, Bloomberg, also published in the Washington Post, CDC Report on Teen Mental Health is a Red Alert: https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/cdc-report-on-teen-mental-health-is-a-red-alert/2023/02/16/8decdcbe-ae24-11ed-b0ba-9f4244c6e5da_story.html#:~:text=Among%20the%20most%20troubling%20statistics,been%20forced%20to%20have%20sexSarah Miller, Jefferson Health, The Addictiveness of Social Media: How Teens Get Hooked: https://www.jeffersonhealth.org/your-health/living-well/the-addictiveness-of-social-media-how-teens-get-hookedAlexandra Owens, PsycomTell Me All I Need to Know About Oxytocin: https://www.psycom.net/oxytocinKristen Fuller, MD, Does Oxytocin Affect Your Mental Health?: https://www.verywellmind.com/does-oxytocin-affect-your-mental-health-5114940 Lisa Jarvis, Bloomberg, also published in the Washington Post, The Epidemic of Isolation Is as Harmful as Smoking: https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2023/05/08/this-epidemic-of-isolation-is-as-harmful-as-smoking/3f2d683a-eda5-11ed-b67d-a219ec5dfd30_story.html#:~:text=In%20a%20new%20report%2C%20Vivek,to%2015%20cigarettes%20a%20dayAmerican Psychological Association, Building Your Resilience: https://www.apa.org/topics/resilience/building-your-resilienceBBC News, Ed Sheeran ‘didn’t want to live’ after his friends Jamal Edwards and Shane Warne died: https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-65031622Note:Whilst this show is about raising mental health awareness, I am not a medical doctor and am not qualified to give mental health advice. If you are experiencing any mental health issues, please consult a qualified professional. The “Shuvra Deb: With You” Podcast is inspired and brought to you by Shuvra Deb. Copyright Shuvra Deb © Contact: Reach out to me with your comments on my show here: [email protected]

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