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Depression: help is at hand

With over 2.9 million people in the UK now diagnosed with depression, a healthy emotional life and mind has become paramount. Lifestyle changes and a positive outlook can help, but do speak to a doctor if you're worried

The dark side

• Depression and manic depression
  How to tell the difference
• Am I depressed?
  When should you get help?
• When it's your partner
  What to do when the one you love is suffering
• Tips to help depression
  Self-help methods to help regain your balance

Dangerous times

• Ante-natal depression
  When being pregnant isn't so much fun


• Post-natal depression
  Signs to look out for after the birth


• Teen angst
  When mood swings aren't down to your age

Holistic approaches

• Cognitive therapy
  Take the time to understand you
• Work it out
  Beat the blues with exercise
• Dietary solutions
  The depression relief diet

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