Let's Talk Depression: What It Is, What It Isn't, and What Helps
This talk will focus on demystifying depression and offer practical, evidence-informed insights into understanding and addressing it.
Type of Event:
Educational Workshops, Anxiety & Depression
Date:
September 21, 2026
Time:
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location:
Online via Zoom
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Event Overview
Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions in the world; yet it remains widely misunderstood.
Far more than ordinary sadness or "feeling down," clinical depression (also called major depression) is a complex mood disorder shaped by a combination of factors, including genetic predisposition, changes in brain chemistry, life stress, and personal history. For many people, it can be debilitating, persistent, and difficult to recognize — both in ourselves and in those we care about.
Psychiatrist and researcher Dr. Gerasimos Konstantinou will focus on demystifying depression and offer practical, evidence-informed insights into understanding and addressing it.
What to Expect
Understanding Depression: This talk will explore what depression actually is (and what it is not), and how to recognize when low mood may be something more serious.
Dispelling Misinformation: Addressing common myths and misconceptions that can prevent or delay people from seeking help.
Getting Help: A discussion of practical ways to support ourselves and others, what to do when someone close to us is struggling, and when it may be time to seek professional care.
About Dr. Gerasimos Konstantinou
Dr. Gerasimos Konstantinou is a psychiatrist and researcher based in Toronto, where he works at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) and Toronto Western Hospital. He specializes in mood disorders, particularly depression, and in advanced treatment approaches for people who have not found relief through standard medications or therapy.
He is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto, an Associate Scientist at CAMH's Campbell Family Mental Health Research Institute, and leads the Mood Disorders Clinic at CAMH, which supports people facing acute episodes of depression and anxiety.
This program is presented by Toronto Public Library in collaboration with The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH).
Your Health Matters This program is part of Toronto Public Library’s Your Health Matters initiative, which offers trusted health programs and resources to help people make informed decisions about their health.
Reserve Your Spot Today! This virtual Zoom event is free to join but registration is required. Once registered, you’ll receive an email with the Zoom link.