S11E10: Invisible Depression: What Is It and How to Help

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May is National Mental Health Month.

Mental Health Month raises awareness of trauma and the impact it can have on the physical, emotional, and mental well-being of children, families, and communities.
In honor of National Mental Health Month, Sharp Best Health teams sits down to talk about hidden signs of depression, a common mental health disorder that can affect how you feel, think, and handle daily activities such as sleeping, eating, or working. Approximately 10% of the U. S. population suffers from some form of depression. But thankfully, it’s one of the most treatable mental health conditions, usually managed with counseling or psychotherapy.
By getting familiar with the hidden signs of depression, you’ll be prepared to support your loved ones and help them seek additional resources.
Additional Resources:

• The SAMHSA National Helpline can be reached at 800-662-HELP. It’s a free, confidential, 24/7/365 information service for treatment and referrals.
• The Suicide Prevention Hotline at 800-273-8255 can also help you or your loved one talk to a trained crisis worker, any time of the day or night.
• Sharp HealthCare CAREforYou: CAREforYou Program (sharp.com)
• Sharp HealthCare EAP: Employee Assistance Program (sharp.com).To schedule an appointment or to obtain more information, call 619-681-0022, Monday through Friday, 9 am to 6 pm.
• Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital
• 2022 Integrative Healing Forum: Permission to Pause: A Self-Care Retreat,
  June 4, 2022. Learn more and secure your spot here.
• Check Your Mood
• Mental Health Services at Sharp

Podcasts to Help with Depression:

• Time to Change has a section for reading and sharing personal stories.
• The Hardcore Self Help Podcast offers a twist on the typical self-help genre.
• Heads Up Guys is for men who are struggling to open up about their feelings.
• Depressed While Black provides Black-affirming support and advocacy.
• The Hilarious World of Depression combines support with good humor.

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