Major depressive disorder (MDD) is also known simply as clinical depression.
It’s a serious mental health condition marked by persistent and intense feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest or pleasure in most activities.
For me, it was so severe that I felt sad and tired all the time to the point where I didn’t/couldn’t get out of bed anymore.
It’s not just “feeling down” or going through a tough time; it’s a diagnosable medical condition that affects how a person thinks, feels, and functions.
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Hi there, I’m Kevin Mangelschots!
A little more about myself:
- I'm 33 years old.
- I’m a registered, licensed, and practicing therapist with a bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy.
- Currently practicing at a rehabilitation center located in Belgium.
Longtime fitness and gaming enthusiast.
- Turned towards psychology, philosophy, mental health, and self-improvement to improve my chronic depression.
- My goal is to share evidence-based information with the world that I know is helpful and useful to improve depression and overall well-being.
In short, I’m just a guy trying to make sense of the world by thinking about ideas, studying psychology, philosophy, and mental and physical health.
I strive to apply my degree in healthcare (occupational therapy) to explain concepts as clearly as possible, based on current research findings.
