Reveal Your Clinical Depression? - Psychiatrist Dr O'Sullivan Explains

Psychiatrist Dr Karl O'Sullivan covers a key question he has received in his past practice "should I tell people about my depression?" and the possible reasons to do so depending on the particular situation. He describes how a person could go about talking with a partner, family and friends as well as in the workplace. He describes the importance of being prepared to deal with people who may minimize or not understand depression and how to do that. He explains how depression may impact relationships and how to go about supporting others who may be experiencing clinical depression.
The series does not claim to cover all aspects of depression, however the goal is to provide the viewer with an improved understanding of this important illness.
** Do not use this video for medical advice or for emergencies**
If you have a medical emergency, call a physician, qualified healthcare provider or emergency response service - 911 in the USA or Canada. Under no circumstances should you attempt self-treatment based on anything you have seen or read in this video.
** Free Community-Based Mental Health Services**
USA - National Alliance on Mental Illness - www.nami.org
Canada - Canadian Mental Health Association - www.cmha.ca
UK - National Health Service - Every Mind Matters - www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters Ireland - Mental Health Ireland - www.mentalhealthireland.ie
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About Dr Karl O'Sullivan
Dr Karl O’Sullivan is a retired psychiatrist with decades of experience working in hospital and community settings in the United States, Canada and Ireland. He has worked with a wide range of mental health issues and with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
He has held academic appointments at McMaster University, the University of Dublin (Trinity College), and the University of Saskatchewan. The results of his research have been published in American, Canadian and British scientific journals.
A fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and the Royal College of Psychiatrists, United Kingdom, he is also a diplomat of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

[@pamelav4628]

A person with severe major depression is not able to do all that. One has to be feeling much better to have a talk like that.

[@shidehhafezi6826]

I would say someone with mild depression will be able to share how they feel with a friend or trusted family.

[@rkirilov]

Absolutely right !!!

[@DennisBolanos]

Dr. O'Sullivan, could you make a video about social anxiety?

[@letstalkmentalhealthinfo]

Thanks for your comment Dennis. Our next series, which is expected to be out in February, is on anxiety disorders and we will be discussing social anxiety as part of it. After that, we expect to do a more detailed one on social anxiety.

[@DennisBolanos]

@@letstalkmentalhealthinfo OK, sounds good. Thanks.

[@jennyyip8456]

Having Faith and keeping a close relationship with GOD...in Prayer and Devotion, particularly with fellow believers would be a promising path to recovery (deliverance). 😇

[@jennyyip8456]

@jrgenstorm6536 FAITH is NOT delusion nor imagination, neither hallucinations but an intimate relationship with the True and Living GOD, Who's also the Great Creator and Whom we can call "ABBA Father" 💟 Of course He will not force you to come to Him if you choose not to believe in His existence or deny His Mercy and Grace. 😏

[@patyaffe3660]

Nothing wrong with faith ....not for me i prefer humans ...i feel we need each other we get very sad when we break up.....we do bond anyway even if were not in a relationship nature makes us naturally.its a very complex subject....which im very interested in our behaviour it would have been complex for our ancestors... not being able to tell the difference in what level that precents ...great subject....thank you doctor for giving up your time to help these people..sincerely Patricia .

[@sockmonkey22]

At the 3:49 Like comparing politicians to Hitler. It loses its meaning and gets watered down.