This chapter highlights the misconception that depression is not harmful to the brain and emphasizes the importance of treating depression to reduce the risk of dementia and other brain damage.
Now that we're more comfortable talking about mental health, it's time to address some misconceptions.
Is depression REALLY a chemical imbalance in the brain? What's the difference between being depressed and distressed? And are psychedelics the solution we've been waiting for?
Today, Professor Ian Hickie breaks it all down and reveals the biggest myths about depression.