Depression: Myth vs Fact
Myth: Depression is same as feeling sad
Fact: It is a much more serious mental condition
Myth: Anxiety and depression are the same thing
Fact: Although the two can be related, both are different conditions
Myth: Depression can go away on its own with time
Fact: Professional help is required to help people fight depression
Myth: Depression is an adult problem
Fact: People of any age can suffer from depression
Myth: If your parents have it, you will also have depression
Fact: Experts haven't proved the fact that depression is genetic
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