About Ted's Podcast on Mental Health and Mental Illness
Mental health and mental illness: what are the causes, and what are the remedies?
The common mental health problems will be explored. Case histories will be provided.
How effective are antidepressants and psychological treatments such as cognitive behaviour therapy?
How can we maintain good mental health? Diet and exercise will be explored in detail.
We feed our gut microbes, and they are significantly altered in anorexia nervosa. Many biological changes occur in this condition, including changes in short-chain fatty acids, tryptophan and cytokines. These changes impact mood, anxiety and cognitive function. While changes in gut microbes are not the cause of anorexia nervosa, they result in the emergence of many psychological symptoms.
18 May 2026
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
What are obsessions? What are compulsions? How common is OCD? What are the treatment options for the patient with OCD?
9 Mar 2026
Depression and osteoporosis
Osteoporosis occurs when bones become brittle and are at risk of breaking. Hip fractures are a common occurrence in severe osteoporosis. All races are at risk of osteoporosis, and post-menopausal women are at particular risk. Clinical depression is a risk factor for osteoporosis. High levels of cortisol, which occur in depression, weaken bones. Osteocalcin, necessary for new bone formation, is reduced in depression. The biology of depression increases the risk of oste...
26 Jan 2026
Depression and heart disease
Depression significantly increases the risk of heart disease. How? Probably by increasing inflammatory molecules in the bloodstream, increasing cortisol and making platelets more adhesive. It is imperative that we treat depression effectively, either by physical means, psychological means or a combination. Untreated depression has major physical implications.
22 Jan 2026
Psychiatric drug development: Are we in a rut?
The 1950s were the golden age of psychiatric drug development. Along came antipsychotics and antidepressants. Are the newer drugs better than the older drugs in terms of efficacy? The answer unquestionably is no. They are no more effective but have different side effects. Is there still a role for old drugs? Yes, there is. Should benzodiazepines be used to treat anxiety or sleep disturbance? Not always, but for many people, yes.
14 Jan 2026
Psychedelics
What are psychedelics? In what areas of psychiatry are psychedelics being developed? Why do conventional journals publish studies with low numbers of patients? Will psychedelics ever reach the market?
5 Jan 2026
Psychobiotic Update 2026
Why do we not have a psychobiotic as an alternative to antidepressants? Why are pharmaceutical companies ignoring this area? What are the problems with studies of psychobiotics conducted to date? Are there alternatives to Bifidobacteria and Lactobacilli as psychobiotics? Advice to consumers re psychobiotic supplements.
28 Nov 2025
Bipolar Disorder
What is bipolar disorder? How common is the condition? What is the course of the disorder? How is bipolar disorder treated?
8 Oct 2025
Schizophrenia
What is schizophrenia? What causes the disorder? How is it treated? What is the outcome of patients diagnosed with schizophrenia?
28 Aug 2025
Exercise and nutrition
What is optimal nutrition for good mental health? What is optimal nutrition if we suffer from depression? How do exercise and good nutrition positively impact our mental health?
27 Aug 2025
Supplements
This episode surveys the large array of supplements in health food stores and pharmacies. It concludes that most healthy individuals on a balanced diet do not require supplements. It warns about the large number of supplements with little or no scientific backing. Supplements are the Wild West of marketing, and buyers need to be cautious.
11 Aug 2025
Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT)
Cognitive behaviour therapy is the most widely used psychological intervention. It is particularly effective in treating depression and anxiety. Here, the basic principles underlying the technique are explained.
24 Jul 2025
Gut microbes
Gut microbes influence our brain and psychological makeup. How? Are gut microbes altered in depression and other psychiatric states? How can we optimally configure our gut microbiota?
23 Jul 2025
Depression
What is depression? What can we do to reduce the risk of depression and to improve treatment outcomes? The episode focuses on diet and exercise.
24 Jun 2025
Stress
This episode explores the dual nature of stress, examining its potential benefits alongside its capacity to trigger mental health disorders and impact overall well-being.
19 Jun 2025
Psychobiotics
This episode explores psychobiotics and their potential impact on mental health, but lacks specific details about the discussion.
10 Jun 2025
Mental illness classified
Clinicians classify mental illnesses and explore the prevalence of various mental health disorders, offering insights into the scope and impact of these conditions.
10 Jun 2025
Introduction
This episode introduces three patients suffering from severe depression and emphasizes the critical importance of maintaining good mental health for overall well-being.
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