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How Nkiruka Azutoru won her fight against depression

Elayne Okaya | Michael Nyantakyi Oti | Okeri Ngutjinazo | Mira Fricke

Talking about how depression feels can be scary. We meet a young Nigerian who tells us about her symptoms of depression and how she mastered them: With the help of friends and family and by focusing on things she enjoys.

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