🎙️ Join us for an eye-opening chat with Dr. Mark Cox, a distinguished medical doctor and host of the "Straight Talking Doctor" podcast. In this episode, we dive into mental health. Dr. Mark shares insights on recognizing when we need help, building robust support networks, and the pressing issues in today's complex world. We also explore his innovative startup, "Your Roots," transforming how parents support kids' mental health. Tune in for a genuine and enlightening conversation! 🌿 When to Seek Help and How to Help 🌿 Mental Health Crisis: Social Media, Failing School Systems and Practical Strategies to Combat 🌿 Discovering Authentic Meaning in Life Dr Mark Cox Links: TheStraightTalkingDr podcast: https://shows.acast.com/the-straight-talking-dr-podcast Mind: https://www.mind.org.uk/ Better Help: https://www.betterhelp.com/ Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and all major podcasting Platforms 📻 Med Conceptions Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/MedConceptions Timestamps  00:00 Coming Up  00:20 Intro  01:36 Personal Experience with Mental Health  6:24 Therapy: Benefits and Pitfalls  13:12 Finding your therapist  15:35 Distinguishing Tough Times from Need to Seek Help 18:20 Approaching a conversation with someone struggling with mental health  22:07 Building Stronger Support Networks for Mental Well-Being 25:20 Your Roots: bridging the gap between parents and children's mental health 26:04 Questioning the sole Medical Career 29:57 Finding your purpose 35:52 Transferrable Skills from a Medical Degree 40:58 Number one regret of a dying person  42:27 Practically approaching the need to find authentic meaning  46:55 You are Not Alone 48:53 Modern School Systems have Failed 51:11 Reasons Behind the Mental Health Crisis  53:55 Stuck in the Pleasure Trap 56:08 Confront the Monster Under the Bed 57:54 TikTok is Cancer for your brain 1:03:04 Social Media Are Killing Our Focus  1:04:52 ADHD on the Rise 1:06:50 Junior Doctor Strikes and the Burning NHS #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #selfcare #selflove #anxiety #love #mentalhealthmatters #depression #motivation #health #wellness #mindfulness #healing #fitness #life #loveyourself #therapy #inspiration #happiness #mindset #positivity #positivevibes #quotes #meditation #mentalillness #psychology #wellbeing #recovery #instagood #happy  *Disclaimer: The information provided is no substitute for professional medical advice. No liability is accepted as a consequence of any actions taken by any individual in response to this podcast. It is strongly recommended that you independently verify any interpretation of this material and if you have a medical problem that you see your doctor or another medical professional. Med Conceptions Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/MedConceptions