Over the last few weeks the COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed our lives. Now, more than ever, is the time to take your health seriously and that includes your mental health.

In todayʻs episode Sarah is talking to Dr. Suzi Kiss.

Dr. Suzi Kiss is a Clinical Psychologist who has been practicing for over 20 years. Her areas of specialization include depression, anxiety, relationships and, as she often says, “high-functioning neurotics” like herself.

Today Suzi and Sarah discuss the criteria that must be met in order to be qualified as clinically depressed.

They talk about…

• How she became a psychologist.

• Why she chose depression as her field of specialization.

• How to determine if you are depressed.

• The difference between depression and a depressive episode.

• How genetics plays a role.

• PMS symptoms showing as depression.

• Suggested treatment.

• What causes the side effects of antidepressant drugs.

• The one treatment that may work more effectively than drugs.

When Suzi and I recorded this episode we had no idea it would air during one of the most devastating times of most of our lives.

If you think you may be suffering from depression or know someone who might be please listen, share and reach out for help.

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Contact Dr. Suzi Kiss at:

drkiss@hawaii.rr.com

(808) 944-6900 ext. 1

24 hr Hawaii Suicide & Crisis Line (808) 832-3100