A Long Journey in the Dark: A Story of Depression

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A Long Journey in the Dark: A Story of Depression

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45 minutes

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Jun 8, 2009

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A discussion of an article in the New York Times Magazine of May 12th 2009 entitled "A Long Journey in the Dark: My Life with Chronic Depression" by Daphne Merkin

Released:

Jun 8, 2009

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Retelling our own life stories that are creative and hopeful rather living as victims and in despair.

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A Long Journey in the Dark: A Story of Depression

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