6 Things People With Depression Want You to Know (PART 1)

Do you know someone suffering from depression? Do you wonder what’s going on in their minds? Depression is a serious mental illness that affects millions of people. And even though it’s been widely discussed in recent years, there are still so many misconceptions about what it actually is. With all the stigma surrounding mental illness and depression, it can be tough to live with it and to communicate to others what it’s like. So our goal is to give you some insights into what people with depression often feel that most people don’t know or misunderstand. DISCLAIMER: This video is for educational purposes only and based on personal experiences. This is not a substitute for professional advice, but general guidance. We advise you to always listen to your intuition and always do what is right for you. If you are feeling depressed or contemplating suicide please remember that you are not alone. Suicide Hotlines: America: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) Canada: 1-866-531-2600 Australia: 13 11 14 United Kingdom: +44 (0) 8457 90 90 90 Beijing: 0800-810-1117 Hong Kong: +852 28 960 000 Japan/Tokyo: 81 (0) 3 5286 9090 Brazil: 55 11 31514109 or (91) 3223-0074 Mexico: 9453777 Malaysia: 03-76272929 Germany: 0800 111 0 111 Russia: (495) 625 3101 India: 91-22-27546669 Iran: 1480 South Africa: 0800 12 13 14 This is only a short list of a few countries, however there is always somebody to reach out to. Writer: Chenelle Loo Script Editor: Isadora Ho Script Manager: Kelly Soong VO: Amanda Silvera Animator: Minh Nguyen (https://www.instagram.com/minhthebird.art/) YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong Transcript: alugha Click here to see more videos: https://alugha.com/Psych2Go

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