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In those who have depression, it could be a major prob- lem that affects a lot of their life or it could be something that’s more situational or even seasonal. Even two people with the same, identical diagnosis won’t have the exact same symptoms and level of feeling or discomfort. That’s because mental illness is a very personal experience, and what works for one person may not work for another when trying to improve functioning or make themselves feel bet- ter. All human beings experience the world through their our own unique lens. No two people are quite the same, and that includes the way they process the world. Because issues like anxiety and depression affect such a large number of people, at least at some point in their life, they have a slightly smaller stigma than other types of mental health issues which may be less subtle to an

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Overview of Mental Health Issues