Depression

Readable and well-researched information for the public

 


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Leaflets

  The Young Minds

 

For anyone who is worried about themselves, a friend or a relative.

 

 

  • NEW: Depression: key facts - a shorter leaflet 
  • Depression: a leaflet for carers and professionals working with people with depression (produced in our Partners in Care campaign)
  • Depression: a leaflet challenging our attitudes towards people with depression

 

 

Reading about self-help:

 

Treatments

 

Children and young people

 

Related topics

 

Materials in other languages:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Materials for parents and teachers
  • Changing Minds CD-ROM: designed to raise awareness of mental health problems in young people aged 13-17 years. Intended for use by teachers as part of the PSHE curriculum (key stages 3 and 4).

 

 


 

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Books

 

 
Books for the public
 
  • Changing Minds: Our Lives and Mental Illness: a unique collection of experiences from patients and professionals which give new insights into how individuals live with mental health difficulties
  • The Mind: A User's Guide, edited by Raj Persaud. An accessible, jargon-free reference book designed to educate, inform and empower anyone who has an interest in safeguarding or improving their mental health.

 

Books for people with learning disabilities
 
  • Feeling Blue: takes a gentle but honest and straightforward approach to depression (now only available online).

 

Books for professionals
 

 


 

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Audio

 

 

 


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