Channel: FoundMyFitness

Category: Science & Technology

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Description: Dr. Ashley Mason is a clinical psychologist investigating clinical use of sauna for depression and director of the Sleep, Eating, and Affect Laboratory at the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine at UCSF. Her research centers on non-pharmacological approaches for treating depression, insomnia, and overeating. Feasibility and acceptability of a Whole-Body hyperthermia (WBH) protocol tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/02656736.2021.1991010 NOW RECRUITING: Learn more about Dr. Mason's work and the upcoming study investigating the treatment of depression with a combination of whole-body hyperthermia and cognitive behavioral therapy. sealab.ucsf.edu/heatbed SHOW NOTES: Show notes, detailed timeline (+ more) are available at foundmyfitness.com/episodes/ashley-mason Other places to listen... FoundMyFitness on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/067-dr-ashley-mason-on-drug-free-approaches-for-treating/id818198322?i=1000534138393 FoundMyFitness on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5i4m0NGSNTQR9TYhpYgJga?si=306038368c2c4117 CHAPTERS: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:43 - What is whole-body hyperthermia? 00:20:23 - Sauna for depression (new study) 00:33:37 - Combining therapy with hyperthermia 00:45:33 - Insomnia and CBTi 01:05:04 - Sleeping medications 01:15:23 - Smoking and overeating This interview is not meant to act as a substitute for clinical diagnose or treatment of depression. If you’re dealing with depression, you’re not alone. If you need help, you can contact SAMHSA for information on mental health and treatment in your area at 1-877-SAMHSA7.