News Release, 24 October 2000
The Mental Health Foundation has produced a free booklet entitled All about Depression for anyone who is feeling down or supporting a friend or relative with depression.
Around one in six people experience some kind of depression in the course of their lifetime and it can effect all backgrounds, ages and cultures. It can be triggered by stressful things that happen in our lives particularly involving a loss of some kind - such as unemployment, leaving home, the death of a family member or friend, or long-term illness.
The booklet describes the symptoms of depression including problems with sleeping, change in appetite, lack of energy, difficulty in making decisions, and feeling worthless. All about depression explains the different types, including post-natal depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and the ways of coping through self-help techniques such as setting achievable goals for yourself, having a good network of friends and talking through problems. It also looks at the impact of exercise, diet and complementary therapies, as well as the different types of anti-depressant medication, counselling and talking treatments available.
All about depression includes a step by step guide on how to find specialist support through health services, voluntary organisations and helplines. At the end of the booklet there are details of publications to read and organisations that may be able to provide further help.
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