The first step is to be honest with yourself: your sadness or unhappiness is interfering with your everyday life.  While relatives and friends can… » »   

Depression is a distressing experience but there are many kinds of help available. Sadly you may not always get the help you need, sometimes… » »   

There are a number of things you can do for yourself which can help you cope with mild episodes of depression, or reduce your… » »   

The following are some specific types of depression which have been identified.

Bipolar disorder (Manic depression)
About one per cent… » »   

There are many possible causes of depression. You may have an increased risk of experiencing depression because of your particular biological make-up. On the… » »   

i) Drug Treatment

Anti-depressants
Anti-depressant drugs act by increasing the activity of those brain chemicals which affect the way we feel. Anti-depressants… » »   

Cognitive- Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
CBT is a type of talking treatment. It is based on the fact that the way we feel… » »   

Anyone can become depressed. Approximately one person in six experiences depression of some kind in the course of their lifetime and one in 20… » »   

Professionals look for the following key symptoms when deciding if you are depressed.