And it's important to empathize with people who become stuck in a cycle of hopelessness and depression the longer their unemployment continues.

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Our film is about real people who cannot get married, cannot retire, experience depression and hopelessness because of their desire to get an education and better their future.

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Are we educating health care professionals, teachers, social workers and family members to recognize the signs of serious depression, such as expressions of pessimism and hopelessness, a low mood that does not change, sleeping problems and withdrawal from typical activities?

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