512. Cortisol And Depression

<p>Clinical depression is defined as feeling hopeless, helpless, guilty, ashamed and alone.</p> <p>75-90% of depression cases also have a high stress component.</p> <p>Stress= CORTISOL</p> <p>In today's podcast, Dr.Martin discusses the role cortisol plays in depression.</p> <p>He will discuss the 2 areas of the brain that are affected by high cortisol, how cortisol affects the thyroid and other hormones and common symptoms of depression he's seen clinically.</p> <p>He will also briefly discuss the effect the pandemic will have on depression cases.</p> <p>Are you or someone you love suffering with depression? Don't miss this episode!</p>