Ask A Therapist: What is Depression? Explaining the Symptoms and Causes | BetterHelp

Everyone feels down and unmotivated sometimes. But if such feelings persist or are intense enough to affect your daily life, it could be a sign of depression. 🤔 So, what is depression? And how do you know if you have clinical depression? In this video, BetterHelp therapist Sreela Roy-Green, PhD, LMHC, talks about: ✅ Depression causes ✅ Major depressive disorder symptoms ✅ Ways you can find out if you have clinical depression ✅ Ways to cope with major depression disorder Depression isn’t always obvious, especially types like atypical depression. 💪 Education, awareness, self-care, and professional guidance can help you recognize and cope with it. 💡 Want to learn more about depression and depression screenings? Read more here: https://www.betterhelp.com/advice/depression/how-to-assess-your-mood-when-youre-feeling-depressed/ 👇 Comment below: How do you take care of yourself when you’re feeling down? 🙌 Ready to get started on your journey to healing?Get started with BetterHelp here: https://www.betterhelp.com/online-therapy/?utm_source=organicyoutube&utm_campaign=mentalhealthconditions&utm_term=depression 0:00 Intro: Understanding Depression 0:45 What Causes Depression? 1:28 What Does Depression Look like? 2:18 Signs of Depression 3:23 How Can I Tell if I Have Depression? 3:54 Wrap Up #Depression #WhatIsDepression #DepressionCauses #MajorDepressionDisorderSymptoms #AtypicalDepression #DepressionExplained