Depression awareness
🟢 Evidence-based
About
Depression is a common mental health condition involving persistent low mood or loss of interest that affects daily life.
Experiences that can occur
Low mood most days, loss of interest, changes in sleep or appetite, tiredness, trouble concentrating, feeling worthless, or thoughts of death. Some of these experiences can occur with this condition, but only a qualified professional can assess and diagnose.
What can help
Effective treatments exist, including talking therapies and, for some people, medicines prescribed by a doctor. Support from trusted people and healthy routines can help alongside treatment.
When to seek professional help
If low mood lasts more than a couple of weeks, or you have thoughts of self-harm, speak to a doctor or mental health professional.
▶️ I had a black dog, his name was depression
World Health Organization (WHO) · 4:18 min · English
An illustrated WHO video, made with writer-illustrator Matthew Johnstone, about recognising depression and seeking help.
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