If you feel sad all the time, you may wonder if you have depression. Feeling sad for more than two weeks can be a symptom of major depressive disorder, but not everyone with depression feels sad. Some people with depression feel “numb” or “empty” instead.
In this video, learn how to tell the difference between sadness and depression and when to get help.
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