Mindful Expat, With Dana Nelson, Ph.d.

What you’ll hear in this episode: • We'll discuss what depression is, some factors that contribute to it, and why I think this is a particularly important issue for people living abroad.  • We'll discuss some of the ways depression can be effectively treated and how you can connect with therapists in your area or online.  • We'll discuss some alternatives to therapy and medication, such as exercise and mindfulness practice (surprise, surprise!), that can help with depression and be used alongside other treatment methods.  • We'll talk about some of the common barriers to getting help while living overseas and how we can overcome these barriers.  • I'll provide some additional resources for anyone struggling with depression or thoughts of self-harm or suicide (see below for links to these resources).  Resources mentioned in this episode: • For more general information about depression, you can refer here or here.  • If you're struggling with thoughts of harming yourself or ending your own life, please know th