High-Functioning Depression and Denial: Signs You’re Depressed But Don’t Know It
About this episode
Dr. Margaret Rutherford discusses high-functioning depression and the denial surrounding it in this episode.
Can you be depressed and not even realize it? Psychologist, author, and TEDx speaker Dr. Margaret Rutherford joins us to explore a powerful and often overlooked topic: high-functioning and perfectly hidden depression. In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, we unpack why so many people deny their depression — even to themselves. Dr. Margaret explains the difference between: Classic depression (observable changes in mood and behavior) High-functioning depression (still produc...
People in this episode
Guest: Dr. Margaret Rutherford
Topics covered
- high-functioning depression
- mental health
- denial
- psychology
- self-awareness
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Organizations: Recovery.com
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