High-

functioning
Depression
Outside of
the
Stereotype
 You’re
holding it
 all
together
 No help
because of
the stigma
Dysthymia:
“Depressed mood for most of the day, for more days than not,
as indicated by either subjective account or observation by
others, for at least two years,” and includes the presence
of two or more of the following symptoms, “Poor appetite or
overeating; insomnia or hypersomnia; low energy or fatigue;
low self-esteem; poor concentration or difficulty making
decisions; feelings of hopelessness.”
Diagnostic And Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders 5th
Edition (DSM 5)
 Difficulty
experiencing
joy
 Relentless
criticality of
self and others
 Constant
self-doubt
Diminished
energy
Irritability
or
excessive
anger
 Small things
feel like huge
things
Guilt and worry
over the past
and the future
Relying on your
coping
strategies more
and more
Generalized
sadness
 Seeking
perfection
Inability to
rest and
slow down
 Major
depression or
major
depressive
episodes
Psychotherapy
and self-
acceptance
saves lives
 You are kind
You are smart
You are
important
Thank you