Watch the TEDx Talk entitled, "This Could Be Why You're Depressed or Anxious (Links to an external site.)" by Johann Hari. Then, answer the following questions.
What explanation did Hari's doctor give for his feeling of pain?
How many causes of depression and anxiety did Hari mention? How many are ascribed to biological reasons?
Of the non-biological reasons mentioned for depression and anxiety, which one resonates with you personally (even if you do not experience depression/anxiety)? Why?
What was the “antidepressant” for the Cambodian man with the artificial leg?
What is our superpower as a species?
Describe social prescribing in your own words after viewing the video (no citations or quotations!)
Hari states that we have been fed, “KFC for the soul.” What is an example of something you thought would make you happy but actually didn’t? (this can be something big or small!)
Hari states that depression is not a “malfunction.” What is it instead?