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Understanding Depression: Symptoms, Sources, and Sadness

Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson

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The Coping Mechanisms of Depression and Their Consequences

This chapter examines the link between depression and coping mechanisms, focusing on how excessive activity can serve as a shield against sadness. It also highlights the challenges faced when these coping strategies are taken away, as well as the self-medication tactics individuals employ and their impacts on well-being.

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