What is depression? | Helen M. Farrell | TED-Ed Animation

“What is depression?” is a short TED-Ed animation for mental health awareness. Educator Helen M. Farrell examines the signs and causes of depression, its treatments, and offers tips on how you might approach a friend who is suffering. It might surprise you to learn that depression is the leading cause of disability in the world. This animated video supports mental wellness by providing information about the psychology of depression and its effect on the brain and our physical well-being.