97: Sadness vs. Clinical Depression - with Dr. Kojo Sarfo, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner & Entrepreneur

Dr. Kojo Sarfo, DNP, PMHNP-BC is a Ghanaian-American Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, entrepreneur, and writer.

He graduated from The University of West Alabama with his Associate’s Degree in Nursing and then obtained his Bachelor’s in Nursing from Western Governors University.

He went on to obtain his Doctorate in Nursing Practice degree from Augusta University with a specialty in Psychiatry. He has three years of teaching experience as an adjunct faculty professor with the College of Nursing at his alma mater, Augusta University.

In this episode, we touch on the difference between feeling sad vs. possibly being clinically depressed, different signs of depression and anxiety, breaking the stigma around mental health, seasonal depression, and more.

Please remember that this episode, along with the rest of the show, is not therapy. These episodes are here to simply provide insight and to remind you that you're not alone.

If you are experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and other mental health struggles, please reach out to a professional or loved one to gain the necessary support.

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