Episode 97: Holiday Depression

On Sunday, December 19, 2021, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Sosunmolu Shoyinka, MD, MBA (L), Chief Medical Officer for the Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services (DBHIDS) of the City of Philadelphia, and Vivian B. Pender, MD (R), a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medical College, a Training and Supervising Psychoanalyst at Columbia University and the President of the American Psychiatric Association.Depression is a leading cause of disability globally. The holidays have always been a difficult time for many people, and since the pandemic, the prevalence of depression and anxiety has doubled globally. Listen now to learn about resources made available through the City of Philadelphia and what signs suggest the need to seek professional help.​Your Real Champion: Ho Ho Hope!Each week we highlight the #RealChampions in your life! Your family, friends, or colleagues who go the extra mile to help others in their community. For this week, Your Real Champion was Santa Claus!Santa is the jolly and benevolent Father of Christmas who brings a message of hope but also teaches us some valuable lessons. During this time of global anxiety and despair, preserving holiday traditions is more important than ever. Help share the message of love and Ho Ho Hope!