“There’s a Reason They Put People Into Solitary Confinement”: Dealing With Anger and Depression His Entire Life, Mike Tyson Discusses Rise of Mental Health Problems With Renowned Neuroscientist

How important is mental health in today’s world? With an increasing acknowledgment and diagnosis of these problems, a simultaneous awareness of the cause and precautions is just as necessary. In a recent episode of HotBoxin’ with Mike Tyson, Neuroscience Professor and Researcher, Andrew Huberman and the legendary Boxer, Mike Tyson discuss and break down the reason behind the downward slope of the mental health graph.

A neuroscience researcher’s conversation with a fighter who overcame significant obstacles in his life offers fresh insights. While touching upon topics of ADHD, and medications, they list down the five important preconditions for a healthy mind.

Andrew Huberman and Mike Tyson trace the prerequisite

Tyson questions the professor on the rising mental sicknesses. Huberman points out that an entire generation of children had been given medication for various mental issues such as ADHD (Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder). As much as these dosages helped the ones struggling, an unnecessarily higher amount might have played a role in worsening the condition for some. “Behaviours should always go first: exercise, sunlight, social connection, quality sleep, meditation, stress control, these kinds of things.” Huberman lays down these primordial requirements in addition to nutrition for a healthy functioning mind.

The professor further explains how important social interaction is for humans as social animals. “There’s a reason why they put people into solitary confinement and there’s a reason why that makes people insane.” He mentions tachykinin, a protein released by the brain responsible for making people aggressive. The brain releases this chemical when it perceives isolation. They may direct this aggression towards others or even the self, resulting in destructive acts. Huberman explains that a lack of these five is at the crux of the mental health downgrade in today’s generation.

‘Iron Mike’ draws parallels with his own life

The now boxing icon was not born with a silver spoon in his mouth. Bobby Stewart, a social worker, saw young Tyson getting involved in numerous gang fights as a kid. Noticing his potential, he pushed him toward professional boxing. Even in his boxing career, Tyson often had to face the consequences of his extreme behaviors, both inside the ring and outside.

The Evander Holyfield incident is one such example which got his boxing license revoked. Eventually, however, he opted for therapy and medication to fix parts of himself that seemed to be causing all the trouble. These experiences have contributed tremendously to forming who he is now. In his podcasts, one can notice the self-reflection he has done and the wisdom he has collected over the years in his words.

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It is sometimes important to take a step back from the hustle and bustle of our daily lives and nurture our health holistically. Even the great Mike Tyson has learned to give priority to these important factors of life. What do think about this transformation of the star boxer?

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