Read Rick & Morty creator Dan Harmon’s advice on depression

Dan Harmon has a fiercely loyal following for a TV writer and showrunner; his cult following grew in tandem with that of the show he created, Community, exploding further following the success of the bleak, hilarious Rick and Morty.

Part of this is how raw Harmon is in his work, and as a public figure, revealing and reveling in his perceived flaws.

When a fan took to Twitter to ask for advice for dealing with depression, he gave some simple, practical advice.

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