Depression is a low mood that lasts for a significant amount of time. The severity of depression can vary: a mild depression might not stop you from doing your normal activities, although it can make them harder to do and things might not feel worthwhile; when depression is more severe it can leave you feeling suicidal and unable to function normally. Depression can have many causes – for some people there are clear triggers, but others can find it difficult to understand why they are depressed. It is thought that between 3 and 7 people out of every 100 will experience depression every year [1, 2]. Fortunately, there are many effective psychological and medical treatments for depression.
Depression
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Seeking help is a strength, not a weakness. After all, just as we look after our physical health, it is as important to look after our mental health.
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Organisations and Resources
We work with a range of subject matters across the charity and public sectors. Alcohol is a cheeky drug. Generally, we start using it for positive reasons, but for some, this will gradually turn into problem-drinking, leading to dependence.
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