6 Things You Need To Get Right About Depression

Depression is very common, affecting one in five people — if not you, then a friend or family member. This makes a basic knowledge of the disorder vital for everyone. Dr. Patricia Deldin of the University of Michigan Depression Center debunks misperceptions to encourage a better understanding.

Dr. Patricia Deldin is Director of the Mood and Schizophrenia Lab at the University of Michigan. A professor of psychology and psychiatry, Dr. Deldin's research examines emotional information processing in mood disorders, schizophrenia and normal populations utilizing neurophysiological measures.

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Read more at BigThink.com: http://bigthink.com/videos/patricia-deldin-on-depression-myths

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