Articles (9)
Synonyms
Most people go through periods of feeling down, but when you're depressed you feel persistently sad for weeks or months, rather than just a few days. Depression is more than simply feeling unhappy or fed up for a few days.
Articles for Depression
Causes
Read about what causes depression. There's no single cause and many possible risk factors.
Diagnosis
Find out how depression is diagnosed. Your GP will ask you lots of questions about your general health and how your feelings are affecting you mentally and physically.
Introduction
Depression is more than simply feeling unhappy or fed up for a few days. Most people go through periods of feeling down, but when you're depressed you feel persistently sad for weeks or months, rather than just a few days. Some people think depression is trivial and not a genuine health condition.
Living with
Information and advice about coping with depression, including diet and exercise, talking therapy, dealing with bereavement and caring for someone who's depressed.
Patient story: "I've learnt to live with my depression."
Having experienced bullying, abuse and depression, talk show host Trisha Goddard knows what its like to hit rock bottom. She tells how she fought against the odds.
Patient story: "It took me a long time, but I did get back on my feet."
Vanessa Phillips was known as a strong person and always willing to help others. When she had a breakdown, her friends didnt know she needed help.
Symptoms
Read about the symptoms of depression, which can be mild, moderate or severe. Symptoms can also be classed as psychological, physical and social.
Symptoms of psychotic depression
Read about psychotic depression, a severe form of depression where people experience the usual symptoms of depression, plus delusions and hallucinations.
Treatment
Find out how depression is treated. Treatment depends on how severe your depression is, but usually involves a combination of self-help, talking therapies and medication.
