Do You Feel Invisible?

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<p>What does it do to a person to feel overlooked? This week, psychologist <a href="https://www.yorku.ca/lamarsh/gord-flett/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Gordon Flett</a> examines how the absence of “mattering” can fuel loneliness, depression, and even violence. He outlines how feeling valued serves as a psychological buffer, and how simple gestures can rebuild a sense of meaning in ourselves and others. Then, in the second half of the show, listeners share their thoughts on finding healing in nature. Psychologist <a href="https://psychology.uchicago.edu/directory/marc-g-berman" rel="noopener noreferrer">Marc Berman</a> returns for the latest installment of our series "Your Questions Answered." </p> <p><i>Today's episode touches on topics related to loneliness, depression, and suicide. If you or someone you love is struggling, there are people who can help. If you're in the U.S., call or text the </i><a href="https://988lifeline.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer"><i>Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988</i></a><i>. If you're outside the U.S., </i><a href="https://blog.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines/" rel="noopener noreferrer"><i>this site</i></a><i> can help you find mental health resources in your country.</i></p> <p><i>Our next stops on Hidden Brain’s live tour are just weeks away! Join Shankar for an evening of science and storytelling in </i><a href="https://www.ensembleartsphilly.org/tickets-and-events/ensemble-arts-philly-presents/hidden-brain-perceptions-tour" rel="noopener noreferrer"><i>Philadelphia on March 21</i></a><i> or </i><a href="https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0300635CCCC30F08" rel="noopener noreferrer"><i>New York City on March 25</i></a><i>. He’ll be sharing seven key psychological insights from his first decade hosting the show. And stayed tuned for more tour stops to be announced later this spring!</i></p> <p><a href="https://unsplash.com/illustrations/a-man-standing-next-to-a-shadow-of-a-person-uTLDz6nj_ss" rel="noopener noreferrer"><i>Episode illustration by Martino Pietropoli for Unsplash+</i></a><i>.</i></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>