You’re depressed, here is why | With Faris

16,743 views·Jul 11, 2025

In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Tareq Qassim, a consultant psychiatrist and professor, in mental health and well-being, to dive deep into the growing struggles of depression and burnout—what they really mean, how they affect our lives, and why so many people are silently suffering. We also examine the serious impact of social media—how constant scrolling, comparison, and digital pressure can fuel anxiety, burnout, and even self-worth issues. Dr. Tareq shares practical strategies to prevent and overcome these challenges, combining medical insight with real-life experience. Whether you’re battling burnout, feeling low, or just trying to stay mentally strong in a chaotic world, this episode is packed with value. 00:00 intro 03:36 Explaining mental well-being 08:05 young adults suffering from mental illness 11:34 Are you Depressed? 16:04 When sinners lose hope 19:36 What makes us depressed or positive? 23:25 Defining Happiness 28:37 Understanding Burnout 33:40 Solving Depression 39:35 Linking Religion to Mental Health 42:50 Knowing that your Burnt out 45:21 Practicing Mindfulness 47:10 The Importance of Journaling 49:55 Is Social Media Evil? 54:14 How drugs destroy your pleasure 01:00:12 Social Media effect us psychologically 01:02:10 Benefits of helping others 01:03:33 Online vs real interaction 01:08:26 Is Social Media designed to harm us? 01:11:38 Life without Social Media 01:12:44 Steps on avoiding Depression #mentalhealth #depression #farishammadi #wellness #wellbeing #psychology #islam #podcast