In this episode, we sit down with Sheri L. Johnson Ph.D., a Professor of Psychology and the Director of the CalMania (CALM) team at the University of California Berkeley. With a passion for mental health, her research focuses on improving diagnosis, treatment, and bestcare practices for patients who suffer from bipolar disorder and depression.

Dr. Johnson has studied psychiatry and psychology for decades. Over the years, she has worked hard at understanding the biological basis of mood disorders and developing personalized approaches to treatment…

Tune in now to explore:

• What emotion-related impulsivity is.
• Struggles that people with bipolar disorder face.
• Symptoms required for a bipolar diagnosis.
• How dopamine impacts mental wellness. 

Want to learn how Dr. Johnson translates models of bipolar disorder and unipolar depression into easy-to-understand language? Click play now!

You can find on Dr. Johnson and her work by visiting her laboratory website here.

Episode also available on Apple Podcast: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

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