Top 10 Influencers: Depression
Depression is a growing problem in America. In fact, 1 in 10 U.S. adults report that they have some form of depression, and in the long winter months half a million people suffer from seasonal affective disorder (SAD). The good news is that those suffering from depression can find a growing support network online.
Sharecare Now, powered by WCG, has identified 10 prominent online influencers who help millions of people cope with their depression every month. One of these incredible advocates is Natasha Tracy. She writes the award-winning Breaking Bipolar blog on HealthyPlace.com, and hosts the Bipolar Burble blog. Another is Jack Smith, who hosts the One Man’s War on Depression blog. They and the other eight mental health advocates who make up our Top 10 Online Influencers list are using every online outlet—including Facebook, Twitter, blogs, podcasts and video—to reach those in need and redefine life with depression. We’re so proud to feature them on Sharecare and help them spread their wisdom and words of advice.
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Jeff Arnold
Jeff Arnold is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Sharecare, a leading health and wellness social network he and Dr. Mehmet Oz launched in October 2010 in partnership with Harpo Studios, Sony Pictures Television and Discovery Communications. Sharecare helps people to live a healthier life by intelligently connecting them to personalized resources including high-quality information from leading experts, interactive tools to actively manage their health and local healthcare providers.
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11 hours ago
Marcia Starkman
I want to thank these Top 10 Online Influencers for their work in bringing depression “out of the closet” and into the mainstream. Their very public approach is an excellent way to reduce the stigma associated with having this illness. By sharing their experiences and self disclosing, hopefully, shame and ignorance will be replaced with knowledge and understanding. It will be a great day when people with depression will be able to talk about it in the same, matter-of-fact, relaxed way we tell others we have a cold.