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• ABUSE
• ANGER
• BEREAVEMENT
• BULLYING
• DEPRESSION
• DRUGS & ALCOHOL
• EATING DISORDERS
• FAMILY PROBLEMS
• HEALTH
• HOMELESSNESS
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• STRESS & ANXIETY
• SUICIDE & SUICIDAL FEELINGS

Depression

Depression is a common illness which means you feel very low or down. It can sometimes make a person feel so lacking in energy that it gets in the way of everyday life. It’s not just being unhappy for a short time; it is an extended unhappiness which you may not be able to identify a reason for. There are different ways to tackle depression, which include counselling, relaxation, exercise and medication from a doctor.

You are not alone

1 in 5 people will feel the effects of depression at some point in their life. (www.bbc.co.uk)

It can be difficult to recognise depression in ourselves or to accept that we may have it and to then ask for help. However tackling it alone can be harder still.

How the lowdown can help

If you are suffering from depression, please do not feel that you have to cope with it alone. You can contact us for free and confidential counselling, information and advice on this or any other issue. Our counsellors are fully trained and whether you would like to discuss your own depression or that of someone you care about, we are here to listen and help. You can drop-in, make an appointment or call us for counselling or to chat about your situation.

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Other support

www.nopanic.org.uk
www.depressionalliance.org
www.phobics-society.org.uk
www.mind.org.uk