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Understandingdepression understandingdepression Understanding depression This booklet describes the symptoms of depression and the different kinds of treatment available. It suggests ways that you can help yourself, and what family and friends can is depression ? 4What are the symptoms of depression ? 6What causes depression ? 9How can I look after myself? 14What treatment is there? 18How can friends and family help? 23Useful contacts 264Understanding depression What is depression ? depression is a low mood that lasts for a long time, and affects your everyday life. In its mildest form, depression can mean just being in low spirits. It doesn t stop you leading your normal life but makes everything harder to do and seem less worthwhile.

4 Understanding depression What is depression? Depression is a low mood that lasts for a long time, and affects your everyday life. In its mildest form, depression can mean just being in low spirits.

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