5 Signs You're Living With High Functioning Depression | Top Psychiatrist: Dr Judith Joseph

In this insightful episode, I sit down with Dr. Judith Joseph, a leading psychiatrist and author of 'High Functioning: Overcome Your Hidden Depression and Start to Reclaim Your Joy.' We delve deep into the often misunderstood realm of high-functioning depression—where individuals maintain external success while silently struggling with inner turmoil. Dr. Joseph explains the differences between happiness and joy, the symptoms of high-functioning depression, and the crucial concept of anhedonia (a lack of joy and interest). She also shares practical advice on how to detect and address hidden depression before it leads to a crisis. This episode is for anyone who has ever been told, 'but you don't look depressed' and is seeking to understand the science of joy and happiness. Tune in to gain a fresh perspective and practical tools for reclaiming your mental well-being. 00:00 Understanding Clinical Depression Beyond Sadness 00:13 The Divide Between Happiness and Joy 01:46 Introducing Dr. Judith Joseph and Her New Book 02:12 Exploring High Functioning Depression 05:26 The Science of Happiness and Joy 10:05 Identifying and Addressing Anhedonia 14:16 The Importance of Preventative Mental Health 20:24 Balancing Success and Joy 27:34 The Impact of Social Circles on Joy 27:50 The Struggle of Sharing Difficulties 29:00 Invalidation and Toxic Friendships 29:57 Cultural and Religious Invalidation 31:26 Understanding High-Functioning Depression 32:41 The Importance of Validation 38:48 Mental Health Across Cultures 41:19 Supporting a Partner with Depression 48:16 Lifestyle Changes for High-Functioning Depression 50:55 Final Thoughts on High-Functioning Depression 🔔 Subscribe for more discussions on mental health, personal growth, and healing! / @shivanipaupodcast ✨ Connect with Millennial Mind ✨ Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amillennialmind Shivani Pau Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shivani.pau Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/shivanipaupodcast Performance Planner: https://my-performance-planner.myshopify.com/ Let Me Change Your Mind 🧠 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices