Retta and Michelle discuss mental health in the wizarding world, specifically patroni (patronuses? We don't know) and depression. What is a patronus? How do dementors relate to real-life depression? Why can Snape cast a patronus but Hermione struggles with the charm?

If you or someone you know is struggling with depression, here are some resources. You can call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-662-4357, or you can call/text 988.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

National Network of Depression Centers: https://nndc.org/resource-links/

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