Does Depression Make You More Realistic?

The video explores the concept of depressive realism, which suggests that people with depression may have a more accurate perception of reality under certain conditions. However, research indicates that this phenomenon is limited and context-dependent. Depressive realism is contrasted with the cognitive distortion model, which posits that depression distorts reality negatively. Studies show that people with depression may not always be more objective, and their perceptions can be influenced by various factors. The video concludes that depressive realism does not provide a superpower for seeing reality but rather a different, sometimes more accurate, perspective.

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