This blog explores ways we can support those we care about who have or are experiencing depression. While also looking after our own mental health.
Read : Supporting someone you care about who has depressionThe symptoms and causes of bipolar disorder, and getting support.
Read : Bipolar disorderThe causes of stress, the signs of stress, the affects of stress, and help that is available.
Read : StressWhy smoking is so addictive, and ways to help you quit.
Read : Smoking and mental healthWhat can cause sleep problems and how to improve your sleep.
Read : Sleep and mental healthThe symptoms and causes of SAD, getting support and ways you can look after yourself.
Read : Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)This booklet includes information about depression, the kinds of help available, details of useful organisations, and suggestions for further reading.
Read : All About Depression bookletWhat postnatal depression means, the causes of postnatal depression, getting support and ways to help yourself.
Read : Postnatal depressionWhat CBT is, how it is different to other therapies, and what CBT can help with?
Read : Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)We asked our supporters how they go about supporting a partner who is depressed.
Read : Supporting a partner with depression