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Depression

Advice and information |1 min read |Last updated: 10/07/2025

This section explains the causes and symptoms of depression and how it’s treated.

Depression with psychotic symptoms

Advice and information |1 min read |Last updated: 10/07/2025

This information explains what depression with psychotic symptoms is, its symptoms and, how it is treated.

Recovering from bulimia and depression - Antonia's story

Last updated: 17/04/2024

EastEnders working with Rethink Mental Illness on depression with psychotic symptoms storyline

Last updated: 13/02/2025

From an endless winter of depression to a spring bloom – Nina’s story

Last updated: 12/04/2024

Do I have depression? If you’re feeling down or struggling to find joy in life, it might be a sign that you are experiencing depression. This blog will help you understand the symptoms ofdepression, how they might affect you, and the steps you can take towards recovery. Understanding depression Depression is more than just feeling sad or having...

Why is depression more common in women?

1 min read |Last updated: 11/09/2025

Why is depression more common in women? Depression affects millions of people in the UK, but data from the ONS says women were more likely than men to report experiencing some form of depression. Depression is more common in women due to many reasons, including biological, environmental, social, and psychological factors. This blog explores these...

How to deal with depression: A guide to finding hope and healing

1 min read |Last updated: 11/09/2025

How to deal with depression: A guide to finding hope and healing Living with depression can feel overwhelming, but there are steps you can take to manage your symptoms and find hope. Understanding what you’re going through, seeking professional help, building a support system and self-care are all ways to get through it. Recognise the symptoms Understanding...

Antidepressants

Advice and information |1 min read |Last updated: 29/05/2025

This section gives information about antidepressants. They can help with different mental health problems, including low mood, depression, and anxiety.

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)

Advice and information |1 min read |Last updated: 29/05/2025

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a treatment for severe symptoms of depression, mania, and catatonia. This information explains what ECT is, when it is used and your rights to refuse this treatment.

HMP Haverigg

Services and Groups |Last updated: 29/01/2024

Rethink Mental Illness provide psychological therapy, namely Talking Therapies for anxiety and depression at Step 1 and 2, in line with national best practice for prisoners in HMP Haverigg, focusing on health education and self-help at Step 1 and at step 2, providing evidence based, low intensity interventions, based on CBT principles which focus on empowerment and self-management of their common mental illnesses. We also provide counselling for depression in line with talking therapies national guidance. Individuals can self-refer to the service or be referred by another service in the prison.