Depression isn’t just a mental illness – here’s how it affects the body

A woman holding her chest due to depression

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Depression isn’t just a mental illness – here’s how it affects the body

By Lauren Geall

1 year ago

9 min read

From gut issues to muscle tension, depression can have a wide-reaching physical impact. Here, a psychiatrist takes us on a journey from head to toe to explain the science behind what goes on in the body when a period of depression hits.


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