People are talking publicly about their own struggles with depression now more than ever before. Still, some stubborn myths about depression persist. Mental health myths can be dangerous because they perpetuate stigma. In this video, Psychiatrist Marc Lener, MD, debunks the most common myths about depression.
Marc Lener, MD, is a psychiatrist and founder of the Singula Institute in New York City.
References
National Alliance on Mental Illness. (2019). Here’s what people get wrong about depression.
National Institute of Mental Health. (2023). Depression.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2022). Mental health conditions: depression and anxiety.
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Lauren Smith, MALauren Smith, MA, has worked in health journalism since 2017. Before joining GoodRx, she was the senior health editor and writer for HealthiNation.
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