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.
Involuntary hospitalization, a last resort for the treatment of major depression, is reserved for individuals whose safety is immediately at risk. How can society balance respect for personal freedom with mandatory hospitalization?
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- Educator Helen M. Farrell
- Director Outis
- Narrator Addison Anderson
