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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.

What percentage of women experience postpartum depression after giving birth? (HINT: Answer in Dig Deeper section)

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  • Educator Helen M. Farrell
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  • Narrator Addison Anderson

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