Depression For Athletes

Dr. Hillary gives a masterclass on depression! This episode breaks down the overlap between anxiety and depression, the concept of depression as a superpower, and the connection between empathy and depression. She shares ways of managing depression and your identity, treatment approaches for depression, recognizing and supporting depression in others, high functioning depression and identity in sports, and understanding and coping with depression.Chapters00:00 Anxiety vs. Depression: Understanding the Overlap06:11 Irritability and Isolation in Depression14:04 Depression's Impact on Brain Fog23:40 Depression as a Superpower29:30 Empathy and Connection in Depression36:12 Transitioning Post-Championship Moments47:45 Recognizing and Supporting Depression in Others52:54 High Functioning Depression and Identity in Sports