Depression: 5 Important Things You Need To Know

Depression is the most commonly diagnosed mental health condition, yet it comes with a ton of stigma. While many seem to brush it off as sadness and judge others for being “lazy,” “unmotivated,” or “moody,” what they don’t realize, is that depression is a mental illness. To better explore depression and reduce the stigma, we’ll be taking a quick look at five things you should know about depression. Have you ever heard of smiling depression? Previously, we also made a video on smiling depression: https://youtu.be/r18UBX9rLdk Disclaimer: This video is for informative purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose or treat any condition. Please seek help from a qualified healthcare practitioner or mental health professional if you are struggling. #depression #psych2go Writer: Sidney Thompson Script Editor: Rida Batool Script Manager: Kelly Soong VO: Amanda Silvera Animator: Marissa Rose (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6izK93Y7rBC60IJL9Hdeg) YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong References https://bit.ly/3m2mwq7 Support our channel by joining our membership! It will help us reinvest to create more mental health and Psychology content for everyone. Learn more about our YouTube membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkJEpR7JmS36tajD34Gp4VA/join If you have any topic requests or stories to share with us, feel free to email us at [email protected]