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help to break free from the shackles of
                                                            this monster called depression.  Friends,
                                                            family or healthcare professionals can
                                                            provide valuable support. Psychotherapy
                                                            is an effective treatment to address your
                                                            depression symptoms. Talking about
                                                            depression is often the first step towards
                                                            healing.
                                                            Depression is a big deal and don’t let
                                                            anyone tell you otherwise.
         hard and fast rule for who can experience          It’s time we start viewing mental health
         depression and who can’t.                          with the same glasses through which
                                                            physical health is examined. If you aren’t
         Misconception #14: Talking about                   fit mentally how can you expect to be
         depression makes it worse                          physically fit?
         Talking about depression does not                   If you suffer from depression or any other
         worsen it, this myth stems from mental             mental health illness, know that you are
         health stigmas. Open discussions about             not alone. There is always someone who
         depression are crucial to understand this          will be willing to help you.
         complex disease. It is also vital to seek           Don’t be afraid to ask for help!
















































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