Depression as a Doctor; my story

I have talked about this before, but as mental health advocacy grows in popularity there is no better time to share again. With stigma around mental health finding a bastion in the dark corners of the internet, I want you to know that it’s okay to be depressed. Despite the fear, more and more people are coming out to share their stories, and I think that is a wonderful thing.

I am a Psychiatrist, and this is my story of depression and how it taught me to see the world in a new way. There may be a bit of science along the way, and there are certain areas that deserve more…