Depression is one of the most common mental health issues, so common that we've all likely known someone or seen a patient who has been diagnosed with it. However, unless we've dealt with depression personally, it is often hard to empathize, deeply understand, and appropriately care for those who are truly depressed. While many try to keep depression a secret, more and more individuals are now coming forward to share their personal stories and experiences with depression in an effort to provide reassurance to others struggling in similar ways, as well as instilling a sense of hope and encouraging seeking help. More importantly though, these stories also help those of us who have not experienced depression ourselves to gain crucial perspective on what life with depression is really like.
Esteemed writer Andrew Solomon, is one such individual who has openly discussed his own battle with depression both in a book, and now more recently in a must-see TED talk. From battling dark thoughts to everyday life to traditional and alternative treatments and finally to achieving resiliency, Solomon's candid and moving talk provides powerful insight that can help us better understand and combat this devastating and all too common condition.
Esteemed writer Andrew Solomon, is one such individual who has openly discussed his own battle with depression both in a book, and now more recently in a must-see TED talk. From battling dark thoughts to everyday life to traditional and alternative treatments and finally to achieving resiliency, Solomon's candid and moving talk provides powerful insight that can help us better understand and combat this devastating and all too common condition.
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