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Depression advice for family & friends

How to help someone with depression ?

How do you know if your partner, friend, relative or colleague is suffering from depression? This section has been created to help you with spotting symptoms of depression, understand the possible causes, and learn about available treatments that may benefit your loved one. We hope you’ll find valuable information and resources that assist in not only helping someone with depression, but enable us all to make informed decisions about how we can live life on our own terms.  

Remember, if you’re struggling with your mental health, make sure you seek specialist advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 

What are the tell-tale signs of depression?

Recognising that your partner, friend or family member is suffering from depression can be difficult. Here we explain some key signs.

Discover some key signs

How can I support someone living with depression?

How can you offer support? How can you assist someone navigating depression? Here we provide some practical suggestions.

Read our suggestions

Resources & support

There are plenty of useful resources for depression – we’ve listed some organisations and links that you may find helpful to support your loved one.

Resources & support

What to do if you need help now

If someone's life is at risk and it's an emergency, you should call 999 or go straight to A&E.

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UK-NOTPR-2058 | August 2024