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A new study in JAMA finds nearly a quarter of all Americans now say they are experiencing symptoms of depression. That’s three times higher than the number before the start of the pandemic. Symptoms may come and go, but they can also get progressively worse. And previous studies indicate many of those with clinical depression don’t seek professional treatment because of persistent stigma about the disease. For Depression Awareness Month we’ll get reminders about recognizing and treating depression and how to clear hurdles to treatment when you may feel you’re least able to do so.
Guests:
Cheyenne Kippenberger (Seminole) – Miss Indian World
Dr. Glorinda Segay (Navajo) – director of the Indian Health Service Division of Behavioral Health
Xiomara Owens – director of the Behavioral Health Aide Training Program for Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
Break 1 music: Generations (song) P. Town Boyz (artist) P. Town Boyz (album)
Break 2 music: Treaty Six and Coastal Hand Game Song (song) Fawn Wood & Dallas Waskahat (artist) Blessings (album)
