Do you know someone struggling with depression? Are you wondering how to help a depressed friend? Is it your family, close friends or someone you know who has depression? Sometimes, a well-intentioned remark can be misconceived as something hurtful or ignorant, so it’s very important that you know how to be careful with your words. In this video, Psych2Go shares 5 common phrases that people say that could make someone with depression feel worse.
If you find this video and are wondering what to say to them instead, check out our video “7 Things to Say to Someone With Depression”: https://youtu.be/sn8UME5kik4
#depression #donotsay #mentalhealth
This video is made possible by Betterhelp, an affordable online counseling platform. Use the link below to help support psych2go:
http://betterhelp.com/Psych2Go
http://betterhelp.com/Psych2Go
Credits
Writer: Chloe Avenasa
Script Editor: Kelly Soong
VO: Amanda Silvera
Music & Sound Design: Urban Goose Studios
Animator: Naphia
YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong
References:
Levinson, D. F. (2006). The genetics of depression: a review. Biological psychiatry, 60(2), 84-92.
Shalev, A. Y., Freedman, S., Peri, T., Brandes, D., Sahar, T., Orr, S. P., & Pitman, R. K. (1998). Prospective study of posttraumatic stress disorder and depression following trauma. American Journal of psychiatry, 155(5), 630-637.
Nutt, D. J. (2008). Relationship of neurotransmitters to the symptoms of major depressive disorder. The Journal of clinical psychiatry, 69, 4-7.
Lim, L. (2008). Depression: The misunderstood illness. Armour Publishing Pte Ltd.
Ingram, R. E., Miranda, J., & Segal, Z. V. (1998). Cognitive vulnerability to depression. Guilford Press.