Over the last century Americans have experienced extreme changes in how we go about our daily lives. Many of these modern conveniences are contributing to chronic diseases and poor mental health. Why are young people at a higher risk of depression than their grandparents? And what can we do to improve our physical and mental health.  If you are in a crisis or think you have an emergency, call your doctor or 911. If you're considering suicide, call 1-800-273-TALK to speak with a skilled trained counselor.RADICALLY GENUINE PODCASTDr. Roger McFillin / Radically Genuine WebsiteYouTube @RadicallyGenuineTwitter: Roger K. McFillin, Psy.D., ABPPSubstack | Radically Genuine | Dr. Roger McFillinInstagram @radicallygenuineContact Radically Genuine—-----------FREE DOWNLOAD! DISTRESS TOLERANCE SKILLSADDITIONAL RESOURCESDepression as a disease of modernity: explanations for increasing prevalence - PMC3:30 - The serotonin theory of depression: a systematic umbrella review of the evidence | Molecular Psychiatry5:00 - Birth cohort increases in psychopathology among young Americans, 1938–2007: A cross-temporal meta-analysis of the MMPI - ScienceDirect14:30 - Christopher Palmer, MD - Brain Energy: A Revolutionary Breakthrough in Understanding Mental Health--and Improving Treatment for Anxiety, Depression, OCD, PTSD, and More17:00 - Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999) - Quotes - IMDb25:00 - Sleep in America® Polls28:00 - Radically Genuine Podcast | 10. How to improve your sleep