Depression is a real condition that effects a person’s mood,condition and wellbeing. It is more than feeling unhappy for a few days, depression is when you persistently feel unhappy and it can last for long periods weeks, months and sometimes years if untreated.
Depression is nothing to be embarrassed about. You may have heard someone say that depression is a weakness and not a genuine health condition. They are wrong Depression is real and it is not a sign of weakness to ask for help
The good news is that with the right treatment and support,most people with depression can make a full recovery.
If visiting your doctor’s surgery is too difficult then there is organisation that we have provided below that offer free confidential help.
RMI work tirelessly to transform the lives of everyone severely affected by mental illness. They provide over 200 services and operate 140 local support groups which run campaigns that bring about real change.
For advice, information and support on Mental Health provided by your Swansea Council
The NHS website provides you with free articles, videos, tools and advice to help you make the best choices in adapting to life with depression.
Whatever you're going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. The Samaritans provide support for people with depression 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is leading a movement against suicide. The single biggest killer of men under 45 in the UK and the cause of 18 deaths every day. Calm provide and support and campaign to take a stand against suicide.
Papyrus provide confidential support and advice to young people struggling with thoughts of suicide, and anyone worried about a young person through our helpline, HOPELINEUK.
Childline's experts provide help and support for children who are suffering with depression via the phone or their online services. Their message board provides support from other young people.
