People who have experienced depression often struggle to pursue their goals, even long after their symptoms have subsided. Why does this happen and what can we do about it? In this video, psychologist Christina Bauer explains her groundbreaking research that shows goal-pursuit difficulties after depression are not only caused by the illness itself, but also by powerful social factors - especially stigmatizing narratives that portray depression as a sign of personal weakness.
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People who have experienced depression often struggle to pursue their goals, even long after their symptoms have subsided. Why does this happen and what can we do about it? In this video, psychologist Christina Bauer explains her groundbreaking research that shows goal-pursuit difficulties after depression are not only caused by the illness itself, but also by powerful social factors - especially stigmatizing narratives that portray depression as a sign of personal weakness.
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