Valerie and Helen take a deep dive into the formidable depths of the mental health disorder depression—an illness so fierce and powerful it will strike one in six Americans at least once in a lifetime. In the first episode of this two-part series, they explain the different types of depression, and also explore the phenomenal impact of depression on individuals, families, society, and the economy. Through telling about their own journeys with depression, they give an intimate account of life with the illness and what it’s like to live in and fight against its ruthless grip. This episode packs in information, insight, and a close up look at depression at both the personal and universal levels.
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