Understanding Depression is very important, not only for sufferers, but also for the people who support them.
Who teaches us about depression (or other mental illness?)
They don't hold classes on it at school, so why should you understand depression?
The fact is the more you know your enemy the better placed you are to defeat it.
Likewise, if your friends and family actually appreciated what is happening to you is a clinically recognised medical condition they might be more sympathetic.
They don't hold classes on it at school, so why should you understand depression?
The fact is the more you know your enemy the better placed you are to defeat it.
Likewise, if your friends and family actually appreciated what is happening to you is a clinically recognised medical condition they might be more sympathetic.
Links about Depression
"Understanding Depression";
Excellent article, with specific links to explain SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder), Postnatal Depression, Bipolar Disorder (Manic Depression), Anxiety, and Symptoms. (click here) Depression Myths (Slideshow) Depression Explained. A short video, briefly outlining some of the things it is helpful to understand about depression, including some things you can do to help yourself. (click here) NHS Depression Page This is also the NHS Depression page, with lots of other information pertaining to depression. (click here) The Royal College of Psychiatrists "Depression" (click here) Treating Depression in Adults A downloadable Portable Document Format guide which outlines care and treatment for depression through the National Health Service in England and Wales. (download PDF document) NHS (National Health Service) Choices, "Depression" (click here) All About Depression;Sorry, but this link may get diverted to the home page, you will find resources under their "Publications" link, or search for "Depression", especially in their Publications section which has its own search box near the bottom. Not all publications are free, but many are. There is one entitled "Dealing with Depression", for example. Depression Explained. A short video, briefly outlining some of the things it is helpful to understand about depression, including some things you can do to help yourself. (link) "Major Depression" (Medline Plus) (link) Dysthymia or "Chronic Depression" (link) Depression Statistics |
How to help someone with depression.(click on the orange text below to visit these links)
The role of family and friends How to help someone with depression |