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Facing Depression

Facing Depression

And how to overcome it

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Overview
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1 h 25 min
himalaya
10 Episodes

Depression has many causes and many manifestations, but at its root it robs people of their ability to fully flourish. Margaret Rutherford is an author and a clinical psychologist with 25 years of experience in helping people deal with depression. In this course, she shares her expertise on the nature of this disease, and how those struggling with it can find healing. 


What You'll Learn

  • What depression is and what causes it. 
  • How perfectionism can be a hidden form of depression. 
  • Strategies for overcoming depression.   

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Instructor
  • Margaret Rutherford
    Margaret Rutherford
    Clinical Psychologist and Author
Episodes
10 Episodes
1. What is depression?
7min

Learn how depression is more complicated than just a chemical imbalance.

2. Where Does Depression Come From?
14min

Explore the many and varied causes of depression.

3. Bipolar Disorder
8min

Understand the features of bipolar disorder, and how it relates to depression.

4. Major Depressive Disorder
8min

Learn to recognize the symptoms of severe depression.

5. Common Types of Depression
8min

Distinguish between Persistent Depressive Disorder, Postpartum Depression, & Treatment Resistant Depression, and how they keep you from fully flourishing.

6. Perfectly Hidden Depression
10min

Learn how perfectionism can disguise hidden depression.

7. Coping
8min

Learn why depression can block your natural ability to recover on your own.

8. Fighting Stigma
5min

Accept that depression is not a sign of weakness, and may actually be a sign of strength.

9. Healing From Depression
9min

Discover the unique way each person can heal.

10. What Next?
4min

Don’t be afraid to ask for help.

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