Bonus episode: Depression & Micro-adventure - Restore Podcast

In this wide ranging conversation with Will Duffin - a passionate
GP, educator, adventurer, innovator and polymath we define the
current problem around depression and then examine different
states of depression. We also look at why people get caught in
the cycle of depression and current modalities of treatment for
depression (chemical intervention, groups, social prescribing,
referral pathways).


We then look at the concept of micro-adventure & the benefits
of these together with Will’s perspective on optimising mental
health and balance (work/life). We look at how do Will achieve's
balance in his life and regimes that works for him. We also
examine ways in which he has changed his mindset and approach to
mental health over the past 10 years both as a GP and as an
adventurer.


We dig down into some of the statistics on Mental Health and why
this is such an important topic - such as (Figures from MIND and
MHFA England 2020):


1 in 4 people experience mental health issues each year

792 million people are affected by mental health issues
worldwide

At any given time, 1 in 6 working-age adults have symptoms
associated with mental ill health

Mental illness is the second-largest source of burden of
disease in England.

Mental illnesses are more common, long-lasting and impactful
than other health conditions

Men aged 40-49 have the highest suicide rates in the UK

70-75% of people with diagnosable mental illness receive no
treatment at all

Half of mental ill health starts by age 15 and 75% develops
by age 18



I hope you enjoy this conversation with an insightful and
thoughtful colleague and friend.