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For many individuals struggling with depression, the stigma and misunderstanding surrounding the disease can be isolating.
“My mom was sort of ashamed and she told me to keep it a secret,” one young adult said.
She’s one of 38 young adults whose experiences with depression have been cataloged and are now available in a new online resource,healthexperiencesusa.org, for the public and the medical community.
By sharing her story, she found relief.
“It’s a lifting of weight,” she said.
The website hopes to help others as well. Earlier this week, the Center for Patient Partnerships at the University of Wisconsin-Madison launched the site, the first of its kind in the United States. It aims to provide support for patients and perspective for medical professionals.