THE TRUTH ABOUT DEPRESSION

Meet my bestfriend, Sarah Lopez-Pozas. She was diagnosed with MDD (Major Depressive Disorder) and GAD (General Anxiety Disorder). I invited her for this video so she can share her experiences (about mental health) and give us a wider perspective about this subject. Hope you can all take time to watch the entire video.
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ADDITIONAL NOTES FROM SARAH:
1. Find people who are in the same boat and build a support system. I have one at work and we learn from each other a lot.
2. Try out and find out what things complement or compromise your treatment. Different things work for different people. Some coped up by changing their diet to no proccessed foods, others tried meditation or prayer, others were able to wean off their meds this way.
3. Get off social media for certain periods of time. I think social media is a great tool, and you can get back on it when stable.
4. Do not compare yourself to others. Others may have gone through worse than yours, but you are a different person, with a different brain, with different upbringing, with a different system. Accept this and work on your health. All will be okay in time.
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HOW TO SEEK FOR HELP?
1. If you are in school, you can reach out to the school psych, that's normally at a cheaper cost or sometimes even free.
2. Psychiatrists are those who can prescribe meds. The most affordable are in the public mental health centers. Look for one in your city to book easily.
INSTITUTES I KNOW:
1. National Center for Mental Health (NCMH) -- PUBLIC
[phone]
www.ncmh.gov.ph
2. Philippine Mental Health Association, Inc. (PMHA) -- PRIVATE
[phone]
[phone]
[e-mail]
3. The Medical City, Podium Building -- PRIVATE HOSPITAL
Open 24 hours a day. Seven days a week.
[phone]
[phone] ext. 6132 / 6133
[e-mail]
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