RealTime Health - Depression

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Depression

Defining depression

In this 'Speaking From Experience' video clip, six adults define depression. They describe in lay terms what it feels like to experience the symptoms of this mental illness.

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Early signs

Clip 1 of 11: Living with Depression

Play 1:44 min 2.4 MB
Breaking down

Clip 2 of 11: Living with Depression

Play 2:25 min 3.2 MB
Diagnosis

Clip 3 of 11: Living with Depression

Members Only 2:37 min 3.2 MB
Defining depression

Clip 4 of 11: Living with Depression

Members Only 3:05 min 4.1 MB
Impact on lifestyle

Clip 5 of 11: Living with Depression

Members Only 4:30 min 5.8 MB
Suicidal tendencies

Clip 6 of 11: Living with Depression

Members Only 5:23 min 6.9 MB
Family & relationships

Clip 7 of 11: Living with Depression

Members Only 3:59 min 4.8 MB
Study & employment

Clip 8 of 11: Living with Depression

Members Only 4:15 min 5.5 MB
Professional support

Clip 9 of 11: Living with Depression

Members Only 6:27 min 8.3 MB
Other management techniques

Clip 10 of 11: Living with Depression

Members Only 3:31 min 4.5 MB
Closing thoughts

Clip 11 of 11: Living with Depression

Members Only 2:54 min 3.7 MB

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