Family & Friends

Support a loved one with depression effectively and compassionately. Learn how to listen, recognise warning signs, and look after yourself whilst helping someone through their journey.

Encouraging Sufferers of Depression to Participate

Help someone with depression get back to activities with gentle invitations and consistent support.

Finding Help for Someone You Think is Suffering From Depression

If someone you care about seems depressed, here's how to help them find the right treatment and support.

How to Assess Suicide Risk

recognising warning signs like withdrawn behaviour and talk of death can help you assess whether someone you care about is at serious risk of suicide.

How to Cope With Hospital Admission Due to Depression

Understand why hospital admission happens with depression and what support you can expect during your stay.

How to Detect The First Signs of Depression in a Loved One

Watch for changes in energy, mood, eating habits and withdrawal, these early signs of depression in loved ones can lead to faster treatment.

How to Help and Support Your Loved One When They Are Depressed

Help a loved one with depression by recognising symptoms, encouraging professional care, and protecting your own wellbeing in the process.

How to Notice The Signs of Depression

Depression often hides behind other symptoms, here's what to actually watch for in yourself or someone else.

Is Depression Genetic?

Depression does run in families, but genes aren't the whole story behind why you might develop it.

Parental Favouritism and Depression

When parents favour one child, all kids in the family are more likely to experience depression that lasts into adulthood.

Parenting Programmes to Help Depressed Kids

Help your depressed child recover by learning what parenting programmes research shows actually work.

Showing Affection Support and Encouragement

Learn practical ways to support someone with depression, including active listening and what to avoid when showing care.

Understanding Depression

Depression stems from stress, brain chemistry changes, and other triggers, here's what actually happens in your brain.