Mental Health Prevention
Laurie Santos emphasizes the importance of being proactive about mental health and taking preventative measures to avoid acute levels of distress. She uses the analogy of high blood pressure and cardiac arrest to explain the need for professional treatment in some cases. The discussion also touches on the topic of lottery winners and the importance of considering what one may lose, not just what they will gain.In this clip
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554: Laurie Santos | Practical Lessons from The Happiness Lab
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