According to Funk Podcast & Blog

Myths and misconceptions about depression: A detailed explanation

“Depression is more than just sadness – it is a serious disease. Find out why common myths about depression are wrong and how we can clear up misunderstandings in this post.”

Reading time

1–2 minutes

depression are widespread in our society, but despite their frequency, there are still many myths and misconceptions circulating about this serious mental illness. Such false assumptions often lead to stigma, insufficient support and lack of understanding towards those affected. In this blog post, I will shed light on some of the most popular myths about depression, provide explanations based on scientific evidence, and show why these misconceptions are harmful.

Borderline als Elternteil: Die Balance zwischen intensiven Emotionen und Erziehung10. September 2026
"Angst vor dem Versagen als Mutter oder Vater mit BPS? Konkrete Strategien für Emotionsregulation und gesunde Grenzen."
Ist Hass wirklich das Gegenteil von Liebe? – Warum die Antwort komplizierter ist, als sie scheint27. August 2026
"Philosophie und Psychologie belegen: Wer hasst, lässt nicht los. Wirkliche emotionale Distanz beginnt erst mit der Gleichgültigkeit"
Scham und Schuld bei Borderline bewältigen: Der Weg aus der Dunkelheit nach dem emotionalen Sturm13. August 2026
"Nach der Krise folgt oft der eisige Selbsthass. So durchbrichst du die Spirale aus Scham und Schuld und findest zurück in die Regulation."
Why people troll on the Internet: Psychology, strategies and the right way to deal with them30 July 2026
"Trolling does not gain its power through arguments, but through tied attention. This article shows how to distinguish destructive patterns from real criticism and sovereignly protect discourse spaces.
Between Light and Darkness: How to better understand and dismantle black-and-white thinking in borderline symptoms16 July 2026
What's behind Borderline's black and white thinking? Find out why splitting occurs and how you can use specific DBT strategies to allow emotional shades of grey."