Search results for depression
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Diagnosis - Depression in adults
Find out how depression is diagnosed. A GP will ask you questions about your general health and how your feelings are affecting you mentally and physically.
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Causes - Depression in adults
Read about what causes depression in adults. There's no single cause and there are many possible risk factors.
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Depression in children and young people
Find out about the warning signs of depression in children and young people, and the help available if you suspect your child or teen is depressed.
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Mirtazapine
Mirtazapine: a medicine to treat depression, OCD and anxiety
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Amitriptyline: an antidepressant medicine
NHS medicines information on amitriptyline for depression – how it works, side effects, dosage and who can take it.
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Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
Read about seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a type of depression that recurs on a seasonal basis. Find out about the symptoms, causes and treatments.
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Returning to work after mental health issues
Read about how to get back into work if you've been unemployed or on long-term sick leave because of mental or emotional health issues, such as depression, anxiety and stress.
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Help for mental health problems if you're LGBTQ+
Find out where to get support if you're an LGBTQ+ person with mental health problems such as depression or anxiety.
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Stopping smoking for your mental health
Find out how stopping smoking can help your mental health by improving your mood and easing stress and symptoms of anxiety and depression.
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Counselling
Read about counselling, a talking therapy that can help with a range of mental and emotional problems, including stress, anxiety and depression.