Mood Disorders Discussion

1. Depression is the common cold of psychological disorders, but that doesn't make its severity any less of a concern. As you know well, depression can be debilitating and it impacts so many of our lives (be it personally or someone close to us). I want you to view Johann Hari's talk and reflect on its takeaway messages.

According to Johann Hari, why are we facing a depression and anxiety crisis? Why is depression skyrocketing? It is not because millions and millions of people have broken brains and bodies. You are NOT a machine with broken parts. You are a human being with unmet needs.How can we use this information to construct a more equitable society?

Choose a quote from this talk and explain why was is impactful for you.

This could be why you're depressed or anxious | Johann Hari

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MB5IX-np5fE

2. Additionally, please choose a video from Additional Content and reflection in a few sentences. What did you learn? How can we use that information to construct a more equitable society?

Why Do Antidepressants Take So Long To Work?

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHEbVzMssm0