#116: Are Cities Bad for Mental Health? (ft. Andrew J. Steir)

It's Not Just In Your Head

Psychotherapist Dr Harriet Fraad and Addiction & Substance Use Disorder Counselor, Ikoi Hiroe talk to an Environmental Neuroscientist about how cities make people LESS depressed, urban scaling theory, pace of life, green spaces and class, nature and fractal images, infrastructure and social control, and much more!

References:

Why life is faster but depression is lower in bigger cities: https://psyche.co/ideas/why-life-is-faster-but-depression-is-lower-in-bigger-cities

Environmental Neuroscience (Marc G. Berman, Andrew J. Stier, and Gaby N. Akcelik - University of Chicago): https://www.patreon.com/posts/74685552 [see bottom of patreon post, under attachments]

Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6452796-drive

Workbook of an Unsuccessful Architect: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5195517-workbook-of-an-unsuccessful-architect

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Harriet’s other shows:

WBAI Interpersonal Update (Wednesdays): https://wbai.org/program.php?program=431

Capitalism Hits Home: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPJpiw1WYdTNYvke-gNRdml1Z2lwz0iEH

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ATTENTION! This is a Boring Dystopia/Obligatory 'don't sue us' message: This podcast provides numerous different perspectives and criticisms of the mental health space, however, it should not be considered medical advice. Please consult your medical professional with regards to any health decisions or management.