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Sep 28
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High-Functioning Depression: Dr. Judith ...

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High-functioning depression is one of the most misunderstood mental health struggles of our time — and psychiatrist, professor, and author Dr. Judith Joseph is on a mission to change that. In this powerful conversation, Dr. Joseph, who has been featured on The Today Show and interviewed by Mel Robbins, shares insights from her groundbreaking new book High Fu ... Show More
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