Discussing Depression

Today's MIND Mental Health podcast episode is all about
Discussing Depression: How it manifests differently in people,
ways to identify depression in yourself and others, shocking
statistics, and both positive and negative coping skills. Please
join our hosts, Matthew Joseph and Kristen Kluber (now a
second-year medical student), as they speak openly about their
personal experiences with depression and battle to fight stigmas.
They provide resources for people experiencing depression as well
as things people can do to help their friends and loved ones. At
the end of the episode, they challenge their listeners with three
things they can do daily for self-reflection.


I encourage everybody to listen because it is common for
healthcare students to experience depressive symptoms throughout
their time in school. Medical students that reported high levels
of stress during first-year increase their odds of experiencing
depressive symptoms by 49% during fourth year. Also, those with
little social support during first year are 44% more likely to
show signs of depression in 4th year. Help us break down the
walls of stigma surrounding depression!


Resources: 


If you’re feeling suicidal or just need to talk, call the
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline for free at
1-800-273-8255.
News on the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and a step
toward lowering the stigma:
https://www.cnn.com/2020/07/16/politics/fcc-national-suicide-hotline/index.html


CARE Team with the office of Care and Civility on UNTHSC website
- https://www.unthsc.edu/care-and-civility/care-team/


On call Care Team phone line: 817-735-2740


Contact your primary healthcare provider if you feel you are
experiencing depressive symptoms.