Oct 4, 2023
The American Psychiatry Association defines depression as loss
of interest of activities once enjoyed, and that the symptoms must
last longer than two weeks before an official diagnosis.
There isn't just one kind of depression and they don't all
generate from the same source.
For people that have not experience depression, it is really
hard for them to understand. Or they try to related to something
that has no relationship to the actual condition.
You can tell they don’t know about when they offer responses
like, “you just have to get out of yourself.
So this episode is a two-fer. It is for people that have an
anxiety condition that may or may not have a side order of
depression. You'll need info on what is is and some of the
treatment options.
And, if you need a friend or loved one who doesn't connect
with what you are experiencing, there are games and simulations
that can help them get a glimmer of understanding.
If you need support contact the National Suicide
Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at
1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 741-741.
Resources
Mentioned:
There is a story from New Hampshire Public Radio about a
meeting at Dartmouth University with the current and prior Surgeon
Generals meeting to talk about the need for ‘stronger communities’ to address
mental health crisis.
The Verge article about Google shutting down
the podcasting app. Option 1 is to move over to the YouTube
Music App. Option 2 is to find another podcasting
application.
The American Psychiatric Association has information about
depression, the various types
and some of the treatment options. There is also a short explainer
video to help those that take in information visually.
Celeste is a game where Madeline journeys up Celeste Mountain with her anxiety. There is an
8-bit version that can be played on the website. The modern version
can be found on various playing devices.
Actual Sunlight, a game/narrative about
the experience of depression. You also can find it on Google Play,
Nintendo, Switch and other gaming platforms
Depression Quest, old school web based
HTML journey of depression and discovery.
The Braaains podcast if you want to know
more about that tasty organ known as the brain, mental health
issues disability representation. The podcast also shows how the
topic is reflected in tv, movies and media.
Disclaimer:
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This blog and podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.