Depression

The word “Depression” is widely used but not really understood by a lot of people. You may say you are depressed after having a bad day or if you are really tired, but real ongoing depression is a lot more serious and can really affect lives.

Symptoms for depression can include:
• Feeling sad, down, hopeless, negative and irritable
• Ongoing negative thoughts
• Problems sleeping, having no energy and not eating properly
• Avoiding work.

Why do people suffer from depression?

Many aspects of life could lead to depression, these could include the loss of a loved one, the breakdown of a relationship or losing your job. Depression may also run in the family.