As most parents want their children with depression to be happy, they too often focus on attempting to fix them rather than accepting them for who they are. This spoken word piece explains how this dynamic not only exacerbates the pain and isolation that accompanies depression and anxiety, it prevents parents from seeing their children as complete individuals.

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Make no mistake: There is serious stigma around mental health. People are misinformed about what it is, how it’s caused, and how it can be treated. As a result, people are hesitant to consider seeking the help they need. Check out this video in which vlogger Marina Watanabe shares her story of how she came to terms with her depression and started to manage it.

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Women with PMADs persevere with grit and guts only the strongest of strong know. They didn’t sign up to experience depression or anxiety during or after childbirth, but have in their bones a power unsurpassed by most. Against all odds, and in the face of stigma, families that don’t understand, and providers who fail to ask, treat, or acknowledge symptoms, they fight.

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When someone we love is depressed, we want to spring into action and make it better. Depression is taking them away from us, and our natural reaction is to help them. But depression does not simply go away. Their depression may affect you, but it is important to understand how to help, rather than hinder, their progress. The best thing we can do is support our loved one on their healing journey.

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When people publicly share their personal experiences of depression, I feel encouraged. I see fellow sufferers expressing gratitude that they no longer feel alone. But I often wonder if non-depressed people are even listening to this conversation. So I’m going to explain what depression is like based on my experience, and ask you to try to envision what the spiral feels like.

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