What is "High Functioning" Depression?

Depression does not only affect those who’s struggles are evident. “High functioning” depression highlights that a person can experience significant symptoms of depression and not have it be obvious to people around them or even to people they are close to. The way someone carries themselves in public and in their professional life, does not reflect the entire profile of their personality or what they are grappling with inside. One of the key features is that people who are "high functioning" depressives have periods of time when their depression temporarily lifts and they are able to be productive. This podcast discusses notable luminaries who have accomplished a great deal in their lives despite suffering from depression. Take a listen!