Feeling blue? Not enjoying the activities you once loved? In this episode, Hyram and Ian discuss their experiences with depression and how it relates to persistent depressive disorder. Topics discussed include DSM 5 criteria for persistent depressive disorder, contributors to happiness, and how they dealt and deal with their own depression. We hope you resonate with Ian and Hyram's journeys of dealing with extreme sadness and learn ways how to manage this important emotion.  

Citation for Article used in episode

Ventriglio, A., Bhugra, D., Sampogna, G., Luciano, M., De Berardis, D., Sani, G., & Fiorillo, A. (2020). From dysthymia to treatment-resistant depression: Evolution of a psychopathological construct. International Review of Psychiatry, 32(5–6), 471–476. https://doi.org/10.1080/09540261.2020.1765517