What Is Depression? - DisOrient Ep. 8
What is depression? Emily discusses what depression is, its causes, types, and treatments, as well as why it's difficult for Asian Americans to seek help for depression.
Content warning: suicidal ideation symptoms and suicide
In this episode:
00:00 - Introduction & Crisis Resources
01:14 - Asian Americans Can Have Depression Too
05:22 - What Causes Depression?
08:00 - Symptoms of Depression
12:59 - Types of Depression
16:24 - Treating Depression
English captions available.
Crisis Resources:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8225
Samaritans Statewide Helpline (Massachusetts): 877-870-4673
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
Depression Resources:
NAMI: https://www.nami.org/About-Mental-Ill...
NIMH: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topic...
Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/ba...
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Intro music composed and performed by Emily Chen
Posted on March 28, 2021