<description>&lt;p class="whitespace-pre-wrap break-words"&gt;Have you ever wondered how it feels to flip a switch and instantly cure severe depression?&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="whitespace-pre-wrap break-words"&gt;Depression affects millions, often silently destroying lives due to stigma and misunderstanding.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="whitespace-pre-wrap break-words"&gt;In this episode, discover a groundbreaking treatment that offers hope, learn why societal attitudes toward mental illness are deadly, and gain practical insights on supporting those struggling with depression.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="whitespace-pre-wrap break-words"&gt;Listen now to hear Jon Nelson's incredible journey from suicidal despair to remission through deep brain stimulation, and learn how you can help save lives by changing your perspective on mental illness.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="whitespace-pre-wrap break-words"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Topics Discussed:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul class="-mt-1 list-disc space-y-2 pl-8"&gt; &lt;li class="whitespace-normal break-words"&gt;The stigma and misunderstanding surrounding mental illness&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="whitespace-normal break-words"&gt;Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) as a treatment for depression&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="whitespace-normal break-words"&gt;The physical and emotional toll of living with depression&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="whitespace-normal break-words"&gt;Societal norms that prevent men from seeking help&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="whitespace-normal break-words"&gt;Various treatments Jon tried before DBS&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="whitespace-normal break-words"&gt;The immediate impact of DBS on Jon's depression&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="whitespace-normal break-words"&gt;The concept of "abolition" in depression&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="whitespace-normal break-words"&gt;The need for increased funding and research in mental health&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="whitespace-normal break-words"&gt;Jon's advocacy work and "Pulverize the Stigma" initiative&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Chapters&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;00:00 Introduction and Life After Deep Brain Stimulation&lt;br /&gt; 05:01 The Experience of Living with Depression&lt;br /&gt; 09:25 The Societal Stigma of Mental Illness&lt;br /&gt; 13:01 The Roadblocks for Men Seeking Help&lt;br /&gt; 15:46 The Journey of Treatment and the Impact of Deep Brain Stimulation&lt;br /&gt; 22:20 The Fear of Recurrence and the Constant Battle&lt;br /&gt; 25:17 Accessibility and Affordability of Mental Illness Treatment&lt;br /&gt; 29:08 Advancements in Neurotechnology and the Future of Mental Health&lt;br /&gt; 31:08 Pulverize the Stigma: Jon Nelson's Advocacy Movement&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;----&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;GUEST WEBSITE:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;a href= "https://pulverizethestigma.com/"&gt;https://pulverizethestigma.com/&lt;/a&gt; &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Follow Jon Nelson: &lt;a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-nelson-95749837/"&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-nelson-95749837/&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt; 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The Fit Mess: A Men's Mental Health Podcast

Jeremy Grater & Zach Tucker

How to Overcome Stigma and Get Help for Depression

AUG 20, 202433 MIN
The Fit Mess: A Men's Mental Health Podcast

How to Overcome Stigma and Get Help for Depression

AUG 20, 202433 MIN

Description

Have you ever wondered how it feels to flip a switch and instantly cure severe depression?

Depression affects millions, often silently destroying lives due to stigma and misunderstanding.

In this episode, discover a groundbreaking treatment that offers hope, learn why societal attitudes toward mental illness are deadly, and gain practical insights on supporting those struggling with depression.

Listen now to hear Jon Nelson's incredible journey from suicidal despair to remission through deep brain stimulation, and learn how you can help save lives by changing your perspective on mental illness.

Topics Discussed:

  • The stigma and misunderstanding surrounding mental illness
  • Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) as a treatment for depression
  • The physical and emotional toll of living with depression
  • Societal norms that prevent men from seeking help
  • Various treatments Jon tried before DBS
  • The immediate impact of DBS on Jon's depression
  • The concept of "abolition" in depression
  • The need for increased funding and research in mental health
  • Jon's advocacy work and "Pulverize the Stigma" initiative

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Life After Deep Brain Stimulation 05:01 The Experience of Living with Depression 09:25 The Societal Stigma of Mental Illness 13:01 The Roadblocks for Men Seeking Help 15:46 The Journey of Treatment and the Impact of Deep Brain Stimulation 22:20 The Fear of Recurrence and the Constant Battle 25:17 Accessibility and Affordability of Mental Illness Treatment 29:08 Advancements in Neurotechnology and the Future of Mental Health 31:08 Pulverize the Stigma: Jon Nelson's Advocacy Movement

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