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Depression: Out of the Shadows

Depression: Out of the Shadows

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Status

Released

Release Date

May 21, 2008

Runtime

1h 30m

Genres

Documentary

User Score

65%

Original Title

Depression: Out of the Shadows

Director

Larkin McPhee

Description

This PBS documentary explores depression, a debilitating disease that affects millions of Americans. Touching the lives of people from diverse backgrounds, depression still carries a stigma that causes some sufferers to go without treatment. Real people with depression talk about their experiences, and scientists offer commentary to shed light on the disease, including its diagnosis, treatment and current research.