Steven Hollon
Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Professor of Psychology at Vanderbilt University specializing in the etiology and treatment of adult depression, with research spanning psychopathology, prevention, psychotherapy, and comparative efficacy of pharmacological interventions.
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Mar 27, 2026 • 54min
#1233 Steven Hollon: A Clinical and Evolutionary Approach to Depression
Steven Hollon, a Vanderbilt psychology professor who studies the causes and treatment of adult depression. He discusses what depression is, diagnostic patterns, and why rates spike in adolescence. He explores an evolutionary view of sadness, hard-to-treat chronic depression, and compares psychotherapy versus medication. He ends by outlining when different treatments are appropriate.
Jan 28, 2025 • 1h 4min
Steven Hollon, PhD: An Evolutionary Perspective on Depression
Steven Hollon, PhD, a psychologist and researcher at Vanderbilt University, dives into the evolutionary perspective on depression. He explores its adaptive origins and discusses the significance of rumination. The conversation highlights Aaron Beck's cognitive therapy and critiques current treatment approaches, including the effectiveness of combining CBT and medication. Hollon also touches on learned helplessness and the promising role of AI in expanding access to therapy, revealing how technology could transform mental health support.
