What is Depression? | ‘What Is?’ Explainers

It's normal to feel sad sometimes, but feeling that way constantly isn't. That's depression. Many know it's a common mental health issue, but not much else. So, what is depression?
In this crash course, we explain what this mental condition entails and a bunch of other helpful information surrounding it.
What are the different kinds of depression? How does major depressive disorder differ from persistent depressive disorder? Who is most likely to get depression? What are the signs and symptoms? How is depression different from other mental and physical health conditions?
For the answers to all these questions and more, check out this episode of TVO’s What Is Explainers.
00:00 - What is Depression?
00:28 - Symptoms of Depression
00:51 - Types of Depression
01:02 - Clinical Depression vs Persistent Depressive Disorder
01:30 - Causes and Who Can Get Depressed
01:50 - Treatment and Similar Conditions
Produced by Ariana Longley
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