Depression Explained: Symptoms, History, and Treatment Advancements | Mass General Brigham

What is clinical depression? What are the symptoms of depression? What is the history of treatment for depression? David A. Silbersweig, M.D, Chairman, Department of Psychiatry, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, discusses progress toward a cure for clinical depression.

0:00 - Intro
0:16 - What is Clinical Depression?
0:24 - Symptoms
0:58 - History
1:47 - Today's Progress

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Depression Explained: Symptoms, History, and Treatment Advancements | Mass General Brigham