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Everyone experiences ups and downs, but people with depression feel persistently sad for longer periods, rather than just a few days. It is a real mental illness that affects how people think, feel and behave and can lead to significant emotional and physical problems. But with the right treatment and support, most people can make a full recovery.
Depression can be successfully treated – the first step is getting an assessment. We can help with both, face-to-face or online.
Learn more about the difference between depression and sadness.
Read about the different types of depression – the first step to getting the most effective treatment.
Symptoms of depression will vary between individuals – making it hard to know if it is depression, or something else, that you are suffering with.
Treatment resistant depression is where the symptoms of depression do not fully improve following treatment or symptoms improve but keep returning.
Approximately 1 in 7 women suffer from postnatal depression which has all the usual symptoms of major depression, along with often feeling indifference towards the baby.
For some people the changing seasons can have a serious effect on their mood and mental health.
Medication can be highly effective at helping reduce the severity of their depression, protecting against relapse and enabling recovery. Find out if medication is right for you.
Read about the different types of antidepressants and their common side effects here.
Studies have shown that recovery from depression is significantly enhanced if the individual has therapy or psychology as well, or instead of, medication.
The depression test is an easy and anonymous way of finding out if the symptoms you are struggling with, and how you are feeling is a result of depression. Your results may indicate whether you might benefit from treatment from one of our experienced, senior psychiatrists, psychologists or psychotherapists.
Take a 5 minute test
You don’t need a GP referral to book a diagnosis
Appointments usually available within a few days, nationwide
Qualified and friendly triage team to help you find the right option
8% of the adult population suffer with anxiety and depression
The Independent Mental Health Taskforce
