As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, we are sharing Sheante B.’s story. In her own words, she describes her lived experience with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and shares an important lesson from her journey: it can get better.

In the latest episode of Conversations –the podcast that brings you unique points of view on how we think about and treat brain health disorders – Dr. Robert Lasser, Vice President, Late Development speaks with psychotherapist, author and mental health consultant John T. to learn more about how his personal experience with mental health led to a career of advocating for himself and others.

The mental health crisis is a public health emergency that cannot be ignored. After COVID-19, Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) may be one of the most pressing public health crises in the world today. However, the standard of care for MSS treatment has been largely unchanged for decades, leaving an urgent need for treatment innovation.