How to recognize perfectly hidden depression | Margaret Rutherford | TEDxBocaRaton

TEDx Talks2 minutes read

Therapist Shuo Wen diagnosed Natalie with panic disorder and mild depression, leading to a discovery of her hidden suicidal feelings. The text highlights the importance of recognizing and accepting suicidal feelings as normal human responses, advocating for a more open discussion about mental health.

Insights

  • People can hide their struggles behind a facade of success, leading to hidden depression, as seen in Natalie's case.
  • The text highlights the significance of recognizing and accepting suicidal feelings as normal human responses, advocating for a more open and accepting approach to discussing mental health.

Get key ideas from YouTube videos. It’s free

Recent questions

  • What symptoms did Natalie exhibit?

    Panic disorder, racing heart, difficulty breathing.

Related videos

Summary

00:00

Unveiling Hidden Depression: A Therapist's Journey

  • Natalie came to therapy with symptoms of panic disorder, including racing heart and difficulty breathing, despite having a seemingly perfect life.
  • The therapist, Shuo Wen, initially diagnosed Natalie with panic disorder and mild depression based on what she revealed during therapy sessions.
  • One day, Natalie's husband, Jeff, called the therapist, expressing concern after receiving a strange message from Natalie.
  • The therapist went to Natalie's house and found her in bed with an empty vodka bottle and pills, realizing she was suicidal, a secret she had kept hidden.
  • The therapist reflected on how many individuals hide their struggles behind a facade of success, leading to hidden depression.
  • The therapist wrote a blog post about hidden depression, which went viral, resonating with many who felt unseen and struggling.
  • The text discusses the limitations of the medical model of mental illness in identifying hidden depression and suicidal feelings.
  • The importance of recognizing and accepting suicidal feelings as normal human responses is emphasized, advocating for a more open and accepting approach to discussing mental health.
Channel avatarChannel avatarChannel avatarChannel avatarChannel avatar

Try it yourself — It’s free.