High functioning depression involves individuals who continue to function and work intensely despite experiencing symptoms of depression.

“We don't check that bottom box of are you low functioning or have you stopped functioning or are you in crisis. It's the opposite. We cope by busying ourselves.”

High-functioning depression is a serious concern that individuals should take seriously to avoid crisis or physical decline.

“and it's really important that you take that seriously because there's something else available to you that makes so much sense”

High functioning and depressive symptoms are antithetical concepts that seemingly do not belong together.

“on its face, like this idea of being high functioning while it also being this version of depression, these are antithetical ideas.”