In her song, "Cranes in the Sky", Solange Knowles describes battling depression as metal clouds. The Bible calls depression a "Spirit of Heaviness", and it's that constant, persistent weight that has debilitated millions of people. In this episode, Dr. Shante approaches depression through a spiritual lens and provides some guidance on how to battle the effects of depression.

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