What is depression? - Helen M. Farrell
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Depression is the leading cause of disability in the world; in the United States, close to ten percent of adults struggle with the disease. But because it’s a mental illness, it can be a lot harder to understand than, say, high cholesterol. Helen M. Farrell examines the symptoms and treatments of depression, and gives some tips for how you might help a friend who is suffering.
Because of ongoing stigma and misperceptions about mental illness, many people are reluctant to seek help from a psychiatrist. How can you help your friend or relative reach out for professional treatment if they are depressed?
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Meet The Creators
- Educator Helen M. Farrell
- Director Outis
- Narrator Addison Anderson
