The mindful way through depression: Zindel Segal at TEDxUTSC
In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx ...
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Translator: Daniela Wahlers Reviewer: Maricene Crus Thank you. It's a pleasure to be here. I've worked in the field of mood disorders for over 30 years and I've witnessed a number of advances in treatments. I've witnessed new generations of antidepressant medications being developed. The use of magnetic coils to stimulate the skull and affect different brain regions. The implantation of electrodes into the brain in regions that are thought to promote recovery from depression, and even the customization of talk therapies to address certain subtypes of depression. But let's face it, the concept of meditation was never high on that list. And there's a good reason for that: the reason is that these are treatments that were developed to alleviate depression, to...
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Translator: Daniela Wahlers Reviewer: Maricene Crus Thank you. It's a pleasure to be here. I've worked in the field of mood disorders for over 30 years and I've witnessed a number of advances in treatments. I've witnessed new generations of antidepressant medications being developed. The use of magnetic coils to stimulate the skull and affect different brain regions. The implantation of electrodes into the brain in regions that are thought to promote recovery from depression, and even the customization of talk therapies to address certain subtypes of depression. But let's face it, the concept of meditation was never high on that list. And there's a good reason for that: the reason is that these are treatments that were developed to alleviate depression, to...
