When Success Hides Suffering: Understanding High Functioning Depression with Dr. Judith Joseph

In this episode, Dr. Judith Joseph explains what happens when success hides suffering, and the importance of understanding high-functioning depression. She explores why many people who look fine on the outside are quietly suffering on the inside with something we rarely talk about: anhedonia, the loss of joy, or the loss of ability to feel pleasure. This is an important conversation that highlights this often overlooked and underplayed challenge of high-functioning depression that so many of us deal with, and most importantly, how to overcome it. Key Takeaways:Concept of high-functioning depression and its characteristicsSymptoms of anhedonia and their impact on daily lifeLimitations of current diagnostic criteria for depressionImportance of early recognition and intervention for mental health issuesBiopsychosocial model for understanding mental healthRole of personal agency and choice in managing mental healthStrategies for emotional validation and expressionThe significance of reconnecting with personal values for joyImpact of technology and social connections on mental well-beingImportance of celebrating small wins and planning for future joy If you enjoyed this conversation with Dr. Judith Joseph, check out these other episodes: How Identity Can Affect How You Deal with Depression with Kimi Culp Emerging Perspectives on Depression with Alex Riley Strategies for Depression with Therese Borchard For full show notes, click here! Connect with the show:Follow us on YouTube: @TheOneYouFeedPodSubscribe on Apple Podcasts or SpotifyFollow us on Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.