Depression

"I NEED HELP NOW!"

If you are in crisis and need support or someone to talk to right now, Samaritans is there for you no matter where you are or what age you are. Samaritans provides confidential, non-judgemental support, 24 hours a day for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which could lead to suicide. Call: 08457 90 90 90, or email: [email protected]

You can contact the London Lesbian & Gay Switchboard on 0300 330 0630 or www.llgs.org.uk, or find details of local switchboards and organisations that offer face-to-face counselling at www.turingnetwork.org.uk.

Talking about mental health

Talking to someone else can be of great help. Here's how to do it.Read more

How to support a friend who is feeling depressed

When a friend is battling with depression, it can be hard to know what to do.Read more

What are the signs of depression?

Here's what to look out for.Read more

TRUE LIFE: My mental health illness made me a stronger person

“No matter how much I resisted, my hands were tied and it infected my entire world”Read more

5 ways to improve your mental health

How important is it to look after your mental health? Very, actually. The way you value yourself, what you think about yourself and how happy you are as a person have a knock-on effect on all aspects of your life.Read more

'Just Man Up' - the stigma of silence is killing us

I have struggled with depression and suicidal thoughts on and off for my entire adult life.Read more

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