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Depression
Advice and information | 23 min read | Last updated: 23/05/2023
This section might be useful to you if you have depression or if you think you might have depression. It explains the causes, symptoms, and treatments of depression. This information may also help you if you’re a carer, friend or relative of someone living with depression.
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Rethink Mental Illness responds to major new study on genetic risk factor for depression
1 min read | Last updated: 04/04/2018
A major new study has mapped the 44 genetic variants that raise the risk of depression, which could lead the way for new treatments. Brian Dow, Director of External Affairs at Rethink Mental Illness said, "This major study is another important piece of the jigsaw in our understanding of what depression is and what the genetic risk factors might be....
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Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
Advice and information | 11 min read | Last updated: 23/05/2023
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a treatment for severe symptoms of depression, mania and catatonia. This section explains what ECT is, when it is used and your rights to refuse this treatment.
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Antidepressants
Advice and information | 8 min read | Last updated: 23/05/2023
This section gives information about antidepressants. They can help with different mental health problems, including low mood, depression, and anxiety. This information is for adults affected by mental illness in England. It’s also for their loved ones and carers and anyone interested in this subject.
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Antipsychotics
Advice and information | 18 min read | Last updated: 23/05/2023
Antipsychotic medications are generally used to treat the symptoms of schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders. But they can also be used to treat bipolar disorder and depression. This section explains more about antipsychotics. This information is for adults affected by mental illness in England. It’s also for their loved ones and carers and anyone interested in this subject.
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Eastleigh Womens Wellbeing Group
Services and Groups | Last updated: 23/05/2023
You're very welcome to enquire about this group and arrange a 30-minute initial discussion, yet please note that spaces are limited. Our virtual/online support group is for women impacted by mental health issues, such as prolonged low mood/depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD or BPD/EUPD (and associated loneliness or social isolation, low self-confidence and self-esteem). But you don't need a formal mental health diagnosis to join - it's more important that you could benefit from the group. We can offer a welcoming, non-judgemental and understanding space to connect with and learn from others and receive and give support. As we meet online - using Whereby Video, you'll need the following: ● Access to a private room or space for the duration of each meeting ● To adhere to the group rules around confidentiality ● A mobile phone, tablet or computer/laptop with a camera and microphone installed ● A good internet connection and private WiFi connection ● A personal/private email address. Meetings take place fortnightly on Tuesdays, 5.30 pm - 7.00 pm. The Group Coordinator will email the details you need to access a scheduled group meeting. To enquire about the group, please email Vicky via eastleighwomenswellbeing@gmail.com or contact her via the group mobile.
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'A psychological cup of coffee': your thoughts on antidepressants
Last updated: 23/05/2023
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"Be kind to others as not every struggle is visible": Harriet's story
Last updated: 23/05/2023
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Time to Change: Nearly 9 in 10 young people would tell friends and family they are ‘fine’ even if struggling with a mental health problem
4 min read | Last updated: 09/12/2018
New research released by the mental health anti-stigma campaign, Time to Change, reveals that when asked, nearly nine in ten (88%) 16-24-year-olds would tell friends and family they are ‘fine’, even if struggling with a mental health problem, such as depression or anxiety. When asked why, responses suggest young people doubt whether those around them...
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Feeling sad
Advice and information | 1 min read | Last updated: 23/05/2023
Everyone will experience sadness from time to time in the ups and downs of everyday life. However, a persisting period of sadness could point to a mental illness, including (but not limited to) depression and anxiety.
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Fran's Tribute Fund
1 min read | Last updated: 23/05/2023
Fran had a fun character and zest for life and was always ready to have a go at anything and to be adventurous. She had a delightful sense of humour and could often find humour in any given situation. Fran was a very loyal and trustworthy friend and had great insight into people. She loved her three daughters deeply, was well loved, and touched the...
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Stephen's Tribute Fund
1 min read | Last updated: 23/05/2023
Our son Stephen, known as 'Macky' to his friends, was clever, witty and talented – his work colleagues said ‘he made our days so much brighter’. He was also a Karate black belt and had been chosen to train as a member of the JKS England Squad. Unfortunately he suffered periods of depression, anxiety and low self-esteem which led him to take his own...
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