Ep11_Treating & Defeating Depression

Ask Dr. Jill

English - January 20, 2021 10:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MB - ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
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Host Dr. Jill Waggoner and Co-Host Jillian Jones Mitchell discuss the reasons why so many people suffer from depression and the best practices in the medical field to curb its effect.

How is the word "depression" technically defined by the medical field? Is depression the result of just having some emotional wires crossed in our head or could its root be deeper? Is depression hereditary? Can we overcome depression through sheer will power? What steps can we take today to prevent depression? Dr. Jill offers hopeful answers in this episode.

Dr. Jill Waggoner is a residency trained, board certified Family Practice Physician with nearly three decades of experience. She is located in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex holds a Medical Degree and a Master's Degree from the University of Oklahoma. She has certifications in both Preventive Medicine and Wellness Coordination from the prestigious Cooper Institute.

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