Depression vs. Sadness: Understanding the Differences

What is the difference between sadness and depression? Can you be sad but not depressed? Can you be depressed without being sad? Licensed therapist, Alexis Cate goes over the key differences between sadness and depression. In this video, you'll learn the common symptoms of depression and how they're different from feeling sad.

Video by: Alexis Cate, LCSW
From the article: Depression vs. Sadness: Understanding the Differences

Written by: Eric Patterson, LPC

Reviewed by: Lynn Byars, MD

Published: February 2, 2023

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