This is a two-part podcast on depression. In this episode, Dr Jain will start a conversation on depression, explore & understand some basics of depression, differentiate it from depressed mood, identify some of the key features and other essential aspects of this common but easily treatable medical condition. I will address some pragmatic strategies to overcome depression in the next episode, including psychological and medicinal treatment.

Dr Roshan Jain is a senior psychiatrist and de-addiction specialist at Apollo Hospitals, Bangalore. Follow him on www.roshanjain.com