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You might have heard about the more common symptoms of depression such as tiredness, feelings of low worth, inability to concentrate, or suicidal thinking, or attempts, but what about the less obvious signs? Knowing these less common signs of depression can help you know when it might be time to see a professional.

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1. Inconsistent sleep schedule (0:58)

2. You seem irritable or frustrated on a daily basis (1:49)

3. Your happiness seems forced (2:31)

4. You have an obsessive sense of responsibility (3:11)

5. You work extra hard to stay busy (3:57)

6. You compartmentalize your feelings (4:33)

Disclaimer: This video is purely for informative purposes and is not intended to diagnose or treat any condition. If you are struggling with your mental health, we highly recommend that you seek help from a qualified healthcare provider or mental health professional.

Article version of this video with sources: https://psych2go.net/signs-of-depression-no-one-talks-about/

Some people might even mistake depression for laziness. To raise awareness, we also made a video on the signs you're depressed, not lazy: https://youtu.be/q8HRGiUeZwc​​

Writer: Aditi N.

Script Editor: Isadora Ho

Script Manager: Kelly Soong

VO: Amanda Silvera

Animator: Nayeli Meneses

YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong

References

Coward, L. (2016, September 2). What You Need to Know About “Smiling Depression.” NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness. Retrieved March 26, 2021, from https://www.nami.org/Blogs/NAMI-Blog/September-2016/What-You-Need-to-Know-About-Smiling-Depression%E2%80%9D

Depression and Sleep: Understanding the Connection. (n.d.). Johns Hopkins Medicine. Retrieved March 26, 2021, from https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/depression-and-sleep-understanding-the-connection

Invisible Depression. (2020, October 14). Grace Med. Retrieved March 26, 2021, from https://gracemed.org/hidden-depression

Korn, C., Sharot, T., Walter, H., Heekeren, H., & Dolan, R. (2013, May 15). Depression is related to an absence of optimistically biased belief updating about future life events. NCBI: National Center for Biotechnology Information. Retrieved March 26, 2021, from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3880066/

Leonard, J. (2019, June 19). Recognizing the hidden signs of depression (T. J. Legg, Ph.D., CRNP, Ed.). Medical News Today. Retrieved March 26, 2021, from https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/325513

Rutherford, M. R. (2019, September 1). The 10 Core Traits of Perfectly Hidden Depression. Psychology Today. Retrieved March 26, 2021, from https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/perfectly-hidden-depression/201909/the-10-core-traits-perfectly-hidden-depression

Sahu, A., Gupta, P., & Chatterjee, B. (2014, January). Depression is More Than Just Sadness: A Case of Excessive Anger and Its Management in Depression. NCBI: National Center for Biotechnology Information. Retrieved March 26, 2021, from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3959025/

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You may have heard of emotional intelligence, emotional quotient or EQ, what exactly are the signs of maturity? Having strong, emotional maturity is an asset to navigating the ship of life. What exactly is emotional maturity, you ask? Emotional maturity is the ability to clearly understand and manage your emotions. Emotions play a huge part in our everyday interactions. Are you wondering if you're an emotionally mature person or if someone you know is? If so, watch this video to see if you relate to some of these signs.

#emotionalmature #emotional

Credits

Writer: Merinda Quegan

Script Editor: Rida Batool & Kelly Soong

VO: Amanda Silvera

Animator: Morgan H.

YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong

Suggested video(s):

1) 7 Signs You're Emotionally Burnt Out -

https://youtu.be/CDvnw8eOjFQ

2) 7 Signs of Emotional Intelligence -

https://youtu.be/wUdfblJEAY8

References:

1. Ben-Artzi, E., Mikulincer, M., & Glaubman, H. (1995). The Multifaceted Nature of Self-Consciousness: Conceptualization, Measurement, and Consequences. Imagination, Cognition and Personality, 15(1), 17–43

2. Duval, S., & Wicklund, R. A. (1972). A theory of objective self awareness. Academic Press.

3. Lewicki, Roy & Polin, Beth & Lount, Robert. (2016). An Exploration of the Structure of Effective Apologies. Negotiation and Conflict Management Research. 9. 177-196.

4. O. F. Kernberg, Self, Ego, Affects, and Drives, Journal of the American Psychoanalytic Association, 3D, pp. 102-132, 1982.

5. Rob Pascale, Ph.D, Lou Primavera, Ph.D., Is Your Partner Emotionally Mature? Retrieved from:psychologytoday.com/us/blog/so-happy-together/is-your-partner-emotionally-mature

6. Van Heck G.L., Oudsten B.L.. (2008) Emotional Intelligence: Relationships to Stress, Health, and Well-being. In: Vingerhoets A.J., Nyklíček I., Denollet J. (eds) Emotion Regulation. Springer, Boston, MA

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Our body-language habits have a way of sneaking into our everyday lives that we may not even realize we are doing them. However, some of these subconscious behaviors could possibly be the reason for why you aren’t landing that job after your interview, or perhaps why all your blind dates tend to ghost you for no apparent reason. So, if you have a hunch that a body language habit of yours might be the culprit, here are some of the common not-so-great body language habits you should look out for.

#bodylanguage

If you find this video helpful and would like to learn more about body language and what it says about you, we have a video on that as well: https://youtu.be/nLGn1cveqIc

Writer: Michal Mitchell

Script Editor: Rida Batool

Script Manager: Kelly Soong

VO: Amanda Silvera

Animator: Naphia

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YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong

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Cain, Áine. “11 Horrible Body Language Mistakes That Are Hard to Quit but You’ll Be Glad You Did.”

Business Insider, Business Insider, 4 Apr. 2018, www.businessinsider.com/bad-body-language-habits-2017-12.

Stafford, Tom. “How the Way We Walk Can Increase Risk of Being Mugged.” BBC News, BBC, 2013,

www.bbc.com/future/article/20131104-how-muggers-size-up-your-walk.

Rhett and Link’s “The Safest Way to Walk” from Good Mythical Morning

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If you struggle with the unhealthy habit of apologizing too much, even for things that shouldn’t be held against you, then it’s time for a change. There are certain things in life that you absolutely should never have to apologize for.

Credits

Writer: Chloe Avenasa

Script Editor: Denise Ding & Kelly Soong

VO: Amanda Silvera

Animator: Audrey Giovanni

YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong

References:

· Otim, James. “7 Things You Should Never Apologize For.” Retrieved from https://iamfearlesssoul.com/7-things-you-should-never-apologize-for-inspirational-speech/ 22 March 2018

· Zane, Crystal. “10 Things You Should Never Apologize For – Not Now, Not Ever!” Retrieved from https://www.zanebaker.com/10-things-never-apologize/ 13 September 2019

· Anton, Emil. “15 Things You Should NEVER Apologize For.” Retrieved from https://www.alux.com/never-apologize/ 21 October 2018

Did you enjoy this video? What are you apologizing for?

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Do you think your parents might be toxic? Toxic parents can be hard to spot especially when you've been with them for so long and you can not recognize what's healthy parenting and what's not. In this video, we dive into signs that your parents may be manipulating you. Watch out for these signs:

1. They compare you to your other siblings, relatives, or friends.

2. They raise you to be codependent.

3. They constantly guilt trip you.

etc

If you grew up with a toxic parent, know that it’s not your fault, and your future is not a product of your past, but the actions you are taking right now in the present.

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#toxicparents #manipulativeparents #psych2go

Credits:

Script Writer: Catherine Huang

Script Editor: Steven Wu

VO: Jenny Lea

Animator & Thumbnail Designer: Ben Carswell

Thumbnail Editor: Kyle G.

YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong

Sources:

15 Signs That You Have Controlling Parents and How to Deal with Them. (2018). Life Advancer. Retrieved January 10, 2019.

Chavez, H. (2018). 13 Signs Of A Toxic Parent That Many People Don’t Realize. Lifehack. Retrieved January 10, 2019.

Martin, S. (2018, November 19). 15 Signs You Have Toxic Parents. Psych Central. Retrieved January 10, 2019.

Ni, P. (2016, February 28). 10 Signs of a Narcissistic Parent. Psychology Today. Retrieved January 10, 2019.

What Is Family Manipulation and How to Recognize Its Warning Signs. (2018). Learning Mind. Retrieved January 10, 2019.

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The presence of a faithful and loving partner, a great family life and a successful career may not be enough to prevent an intelligent soul to feel grief and melancholy. Here are six most likely reasons why happiness seems to elude highly intelligent people.

Source: https://www.psych2go.net/smart-people-happiness/

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Fake friends are untrustworthy and only care about themselves. Have you ever had a fake friend that you never saw coming? How do we know who’s worth trusting and who’s not? How do we decide which of those around us we should and shouldn’t let in? Or figure out someone’s intentions to protect ourselves from getting hurt? In this video, let's talk about the most common and definitive signs that someone is being fake towards you, according to Psychology!

If you want to learn more about the things only fake friends do, we have a video on that too: https://youtu.be/HR-PwsUayY0

Writer: Chloe Avenasa

Script Editor: Morgan Franz

Script Manager: Kelly Soong

VO: Amanda Silvera

Animator: Hinata Honda

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YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong

References:

http://bit.ly/3nLmkNA

Also, thank you to everyone for helping us get soothifying, a channel dedicated to all simple things calming to 10, 000 subscribers. It's a major milestone for us: https://youtu.be/wZNx_U2eEfk

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Are you wondering if a relationship can actually make you depressed? Love can be a double-edged sword. Sometimes it makes us feel more alive than we ever thought possible, and sometimes it has us at its mercy. Sooner or later, we need to evaluate our relationships and let go of people who may be toxic towards us. The unfortunate truth is that some people are just not ready for relationships and may not have your best intentions in mind. Accepting that your partner is contributing to your depression is hard to face - especially if you desperately want things to work out

Credits:

Script Writer: Elliot Figueira

Script Editor: Steven Wu

VO: Megan Edwards

Animator: Ben Carswell

YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong

References and resources used:

Depression Can Be Contagious

https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/how-be-yourself/201606/is-depression-contagious

Women are twice as likely to experience depression as men, and abuse in relationships. abuse often goes unreported, and estimates state that between 18 and 36% of women have experienced relationship abuse. Abuse is strongly linked with depressive disorders in women.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC381136/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1497013/

Why People Stay in Abusive Relationship(s)

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/talking-apes/201810/why-you-stay-even-though-you-want-leave

How poor communication skills link to depression in relationships

https://sbs.arizona.edu/news/depression-poor-social-skills-are-linked

Talks about how our needs change over time and the relationship needs to adapt to it. Anger and resentment can occur when partners fail to meet each other's changing needs.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/me-we/201307/in-relationship-when-needs-change-what-happens-us

Suggested video(s):

Relationship Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ks3438Q4Vls&list=PLD4cyJhQaFwWhbgRpiffdzjj4MnYs7uCN

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Have your parents ever told you something that, to this day, still makes you tear up every time you think about it? Our words hold so much more power than we realize, especially over others. But most of us don’t even realize that we’ve said something wrong until it’s too late and the damage has already been done. That’s why we’re taught from a young age the importance of thinking before we speak, a lesson we ought to remember even as adults and especially as parents.

DISCLAIMER: If you can relate to any of these signs, please do not take this feedback as an attack on your character. This video was meant to be a self-improvement guide for those of you who have been feeling a little stuck.

Is your child depressed? Watch this video to know: https://youtu.be/Oyf9kEmLg7Y

Writer: Chloe Avenasa

Script Editor: Vanessa Tao

Script Manager: Kelly Soong

VO: Amanda Silvera

Animator: Sun Biscuit

YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong

References:

Burnett, P. C., & McCrindle, A. R. (1999). The Relationship Between Significant Others’ Positive and Negative Statements, Self-Talk, and Self-Esteem. Child Study Journal, 29(1), 39-39.

Colonnesi, C., Draijer, E. M., Jan JM Stams, G., Van der Bruggen, C. O., Bögels, S. M., & Noom, M. J. (2011). The relation between insecure attachment and child anxiety: A meta-analytic review. Journal of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology, 40(4), 630-645.

Jadon, P. S., & Tripathi, S. (2017). Effect of authoritarian parenting style on self esteem of the child: A systematic review. International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas in Education, 3(3), 909-913.

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Depending on where you're from, with the lockdown restrictions becoming less tight, are you going to start dating again? How about online dating? Did you find someone you like? If so, here are some possible signs that your crush might just like you back. Comment below if you notice other signs your crush likes you.

Writer: Lily Mentriko

Script Editor: Vanessa Tao

Script Manager: Kelly Soong

VO: Amanda Silvera

Animator: Moon (new animator)

YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong

References:

Narissra, M. (2018, April 1). Interpersonal Communication Motives for Flirting Face to Face and Through Texting. Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking. www.liebertpub.com/doi/abs/10.1089/cyber.2017.0608.

Meenagh, J. (2014, October 16). Flirting, Dating, and Breaking up Within New Media Environments. Taylor & Francis. www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/14681811.2015.1033516.

Mortensen, K. K. (2017, July 15). Flirting in online dating: Giving empirical grounds to flirtatious implicitness. SAGE Journals. journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/1461445617715179.

DISCLAIMER: This video is for entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for professional guidance