Public Face, Private Suffering

Reflect on how ‘masking’ depression in a professional setting affects your overall mental health.

Many people who struggle with depression feel the need to put on a ‘happy face’ at work. This ‘masking’ can take a serious toll. How has this experience resonated with you? How does maintaining this facade impact your mental health and self-perception? This prompt prompts deeper exploration of the potential disconnection between outward appearance and internal struggle.

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