4 July 2024

How depictions of depression seem to be misleading

By Redoy K

A Finnish study reveals that depression is often misrepresented as a condition that causes symptoms, rather than a descriptive diagnosis. Researchers analyzed information from leading health organizations and found most portray depression inaccurately. This circular reasoning makes it difficult for people to understand their distress. The study suggests that mental health professionals should avoid reinforcing this misconception and instead help people better understand the nature of their condition. ANI