The problem is, no one really knows what run-of-the-mill depression is. You'll think somebody has run-of-the-mill depression, and then the next thing you know, they're hanging from a rope. It's hard to tell the difference.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- It is difficult to recognize severe depression because symptoms are not always visible to others.
- In plain terms
- You cannot always tell when someone is struggling severely with mental health.
- What can you take from it?
- Take mental health warnings seriously even when the person seems fine.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When did you last check on someone who seemed okay?
- What signs might you have missed?
Another view
Not every tragic outcome is predictable from outward signs.
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