Episode Description
why are some people afraid to ask for help, even when their mental health is getting WORSE?! today’s guest is dr. blaise aguirre—an assistant professor in psychiatry at harvard medical school in the department of psychiatry. he is a child and adolescent psychiatrist and the founding medical director of the 3east dialectical behavior therapy continuum of care at harvard affiliated mclean hospital.
in this episode, i’m reuniting with dr. aguirre to discuss how my treatment at 3east saved my life– and why this program worked for me when nothing else did. dr. aguirre also draws his clinical expertise to unpack all things teen mental health, breaking down topics including self-hatred, agency, family dynamics, & more!
whether you’re struggling with your mental health or love someone who is, this episode is your guide to what makes treatment actually work.
we talk about:
03:27 what makes teenagers more likely to accept help for their depression
08:57 finding agency as a teen in inpatient treatment
12:52 why mental health challenges aren’t an intelligence issue
17:13 the role of self-hatred in depression
20:38 how depression can impact our relationships
23:40 what really motivates us to change our worst habits
mentioned:
• dr. aguirre’s previous episode
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