Why Hidden Depression Is On The Rise & 5 Science-Backed Ways To Treat It - With Dr. Judith Joseph

The Model Health Show

Shawn Stevenson

Fitness, Health & Fitness, Nutrition

4.8 • 7.2K Ratings

🗓️ 19 May 2025

⏱️ 87 minutes

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It’s been estimated that over 21 million adults in the United States have experienced depression. While the common symptoms of depression like sadness or lack of energy can be easy to spot, depression doesn’t always present in one specific way. Today, you’re going to learn about the hidden type of depression that is stopping many people from experiencing joy. On this episode of The Model Health Show, our guest is board certified psychiatrist and author, Dr. Judith Joseph. Her new book, High Functioning, takes a look at an important mental health condition that is often overlooked. In this interview, you’re going to learn what high functioning depression is and why it often flies under the radar. You’re also going to learn about simple strategies you can use to better understand your mental health and reclaim your joy. Dr. Judith Joseph is not only an expert in this subject matter, but she also draws on her personal experience to help you understand how high functioning depression presents and what you can do about it. Enjoy! In this episode you’ll discover: What the leading cause of disability and absenteeism is. (00:14) How Dr. Joseph got interested in studying mental health. (12:20) What high functioning depression is and why it matters. (14:49) How our modern world damages our mental health. (19:48) The important role that joy plays in our longevity. (20:48) How our eating habits stop us from experiencing joy. (21:31) The multiple faces of depression. (23:10) What anhedonia is. (23:35) The symptoms of high functioning depression. (23:53) How high functioning depression differs from burnout. (24:44) Why our technology causes us to miss out on joy. (32:51) What scarcity trauma is. (41:52) The 5 Vs of healing. (44:37) How different generations view mental health. (46:03) What validation is. (48:58) How venting in psychology is like venting in physics. (57:53) The importance of identifying your values. (1:04:10) How your relationships impact your health. (1:12:11) What nutritional psychiatry is. (1:15:46) Why you need to prioritize joy for better mental health. (1:22:05) Items mentioned in this episode include: Peluva.com/model -- Get 15% off barefoot shoes with my code MODEL! Organifi.com/Model  -- Use the coupon code MODEL for 20% off + free shipping! High Functioning by Dr. Judith Joseph -- Grab your copy of Dr. Joseph’s book! Connect with Dr. Judith Joseph Website / Facebook / Instagram / TikTok Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes:  Apple Podcasts Spotify Soundcloud Pandora YouTube This episode of The Model Health Show is brought to you by Peluva and Organifi. Peluva’s barefoot minimalist shoes support postural alignment, proprioception, and overall functionality. Get 15% off your order by using code MODEL at peluva.com/model. Organifi makes nutrition easy and delicious for everyone. Take 20% off your order with the code MODEL at organifi.com/model.

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0:00.0	You are now listening to The Model Health Show with Sean Stevenson.
0:04.7	For more, visit the modelhealthshow.com.
0:11.5	According to the National Institute of Mental Health,
0:14.6	depression is now the leading cause of disability and absenteeism in the United States.
0:24.6	This issue has grown beyond epidemic proportions and yet very little progress has been made in stopping it.
0:29.4	In fact, a 12-year longitudinal study
0:32.6	published in archives of general psychiatry
0:35.0	tracked nearly 500 individuals with varying degrees of major
0:39.3	depressive disorder receiving conventional treatments of medication and psychotherapy.
0:45.3	What the research has found was that even with treatment, even with taking prescription medications
0:50.5	each day, nine out of 10 people remained depressed and continued to have persistent symptoms.
0:59.7	Today, more than ever, and this is the mission that we have at hand as we all unite and really
1:05.7	focusing on and being honest about what works and what doesn't work, we are going to focus our attention
1:13.6	on what works based on science, based on practicality, and based on being truly honest about what
1:22.4	actually works.
1:24.1	Now, it's important to keep in mind that there isn't one type of depression.
1:28.7	In fact, depression is manifesting in new and unusual ways.
1:33.4	And on this episode, we're going to be diving into the science behind what is truly
1:38.3	contributing to our epidemics of depression and all manner of mental health issues truly. But in particular, an emerging form of depression in all manner of mental health issues truly but in particular an emerging form
1:47.5	of depression that many people are unaware of and yet they're experiencing on a daily basis
1:54.2	today we have on the foremost authority in this subject matter in fact she is the creator
2:00.0	chief investigator constructor of the first
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