Support Links for Depression
The National Instutite for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) defines depression as :
“A loss of interest and enjoyment in ordinary things and experiences, having low mood and a range of associated emotional, cognitive, physical and behavioural symptoms”
Indicators of depression include:
- Effects on emotions e.g sadness, guilt, anger mood swings, hopelessness
- Effects on thinking e.g frequent self criticism, self blame, worry, pessimism, impaired memory and concentration
- Effects on behaviour e.g crying spells, withdrawal from others, neglect of responsibilities
- Physical effects e.g chronic fatigue, lack of energy, sleeping too much or too little, overeating or loss of appetite
YoungMinds
https://www.youngminds.org.uk
YoungMinds is the leading charity committed to improving emotional wellbeing and mental health of children and young people and empowering parents and carers.
ChildLine
https://www.childline.org.uk
A counselling service for parents, children and young people.
The Mix
https://www.themix.org.uk
The UK’s leading support service for young people.
Students Against Depression
https://www.studentsagainstdepression.org
This organisation offers information and resources validated by health professionals alongside tips and advice from students who have experienced it all themselves.